A long-term study of over 8,700 middle-aged men and women provides some of the first…
Month: August 2009
Mines Could Provide Geothermal Energy
Mine shafts on the point of being closed down could be used to provide geothermal…
Heart Failure: Women Different From Men; Absence Of Women In Clinical Trials Hinders Development Of Tailored Treatments
Striking differences in the risk factors for developing heart failure (HF) and patient prognosis exist…
Assisted Reproductive Techniques Alter Expression Of Genes Important For Metabolism
Assisted reproductive techniques alter the expression of genes that are important for metabolism and the…
Got Zinc? New Zinc Research Suggests Novel Therapeutic Targets
Everyone knows that vitamins “from A to zinc” are important for good health. Now, a…
Crashing Comets Not Likely The Cause Of Earth’s Mass Extinctions
A recent likely comet collision on Jupiter caused a minor sensation, but new research shows…
FCC seeks details on Google app rejection for iPhone (Reuters)
Reuters – The Federal Communications Commission is seeking additional information about Apple Inc’s decision to…
Want Responsible Robotics? Start With Responsible Humans
When the legendary science fiction writer Isaac Asimov penned the “Three Laws of Responsible Robotics,”…
‘Microfluidic Palette’ May Paint Clearer Picture Of Biological Processes
Rsearchers have created an innovative device called a “microfluidic palette” that can be used to…
Genetic Link To Age-related Cataracts Uncovered
Scientists have discovered the first gene associated with the formation of age-related cataracts, a leading…