Can’t sleep at night? A new study has found that people who suffer from insomnia…
Month: September 2009
Researchers Identify Critical Gene For Brain Development, Mental Retardation
Researchers have now discovered that establishing the neural wiring necessary to function normally depends on…
Milky Way’s Not-so-distant Cousin Likely Harbors Supermassive Black Hole
Astronomers have taken a striking new image of a nearby galaxy that many astronomers think…
Sony Mexico ‘disappointed’ by police raid (AP)
AP – Sony Music says it is “surprised and disappointed” by a prosecutor’s raid that…
Samsung’s Prototype Remote Control Doubles as a Mini TV (PC World)
PC World – For TV addicts it could be the ultimate remote control: a 7-inch…
Toshiba’s Media Controller Coordinates a Home Network (PC World)
PC World – Toshiba has developed a graphical user interface for controlling devices such as…
Alzheimer’s genes link uncovered
Two potentially key genes linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease have been uncovered by…
Health Experts Offer Action Steps Local Governments Can Use To Cut Childhood Obesity Rates
Zoning restrictions on fast-food restaurants near schools and playgrounds, community policing to improve safety around…
Open Source DNA: A New Solution To Guarantee Privacy And Scientific Freedom In Genetic Research
A new mathematical tool from a computer scientist in Israel aims to protect genetic privacy…
Mitotic Release Of Chromatin-binding RNA Gives Insight Into X Chromosome Silencing
Early in development, mammalian female cells counteract their double dose of X chromosomes by coating…