Do you “hope” that everyone will see the light and start living more sustainably to…
Month: February 2009
Intrepid Explorers And The Search For The Origin Of Species
Evolution, we know, is the guiding thread of biology and explains life as we know…
Hypertension Drug Dramatically Reduces Proteinuria In Kidney Disease Patients
Taking a much higher than recommended dose of the hypertension drug candesartan cilexetil effectively lowered…
Neural Circuitry Of Near-misses May Explain The Allure Of Gambling
Why do people gamble if they know that the house always wins? Researchers argue that…
Stem Cell Research Uncovers Mechanism For Type 2 Diabetes
Taking clues from their stem cell research, investigators have discovered that a signaling pathway involved…
Single-celled Algae Took The Leap To Multicellularity 200 Million Years Ago
Ancestors of the alga Volvox made the transition from the solitary life of a single-celled…
The Great Trash Heap in the Sky
Think of it as a galactic garbage dump. With a recent satellite collision still fresh…
Easing Children’s Fears Of The Dentist
For many children, a trip to the doctor or dentist is a stressful experience. The…
New Anti-graffiti Coating Able To Protect Cultural Heritage Ancient Materials Has Been Developed To Prevent Damage Caused By Graffiti Attack
Cultural Heritage materials are often porous and in many cases present decay in several forms….
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment of Ustekinumab Effective, Study Suggests
A group of patients suffering from potentially debilitating psoriatic arthritis showed significant and prolonged improvement…