How science could help avert global food shortages
Month: August 2009
Trees advance in a warming world
Trees around the world are colonising new territories in response to higher temperatures, a new…
Fastest Military Application Air-conditioner for Booyco
Booyco Engineering received an invitation to develop a customised air conditioning unit for the four-seater…
Young Leukemia And Lymphoma Patients Live Longer Today Than In Years Past
A new analysis has found that adolescents and young adults who were recently diagnosed with…
Messenger RNA Are Lost In Translation: Study Challenges Current View
Scientists have discovered that messenger RNA predominately degrade on ribosomes, fundamentally altering a common understanding…
Some Skin Cancer May Be Mediated By Primary Cilia Activity
Tiny, solitary spikes that stick out of nearly every cell in the body play a…
How Diarrheal Bacteria Cause Some Colon Cancers Revealed In Mouse Studies
Scientists say they have figured out how bacteria that cause diarrhea may also be the…
Key Circuits Control Cell’s Ability To Adapt To Changes In Its Environment
Researchers have identified the two key circuits that control a cell’s ability to adapt to…
Strong Link Found Between Concussions And Brain Tissue Injury
Concussions, whether from an accident, sporting event, or combat, can lead to permanent loss of…