Researchers have found that the 22q11 gene deletion — a mutation that confers the highest…
Month: October 2009
Seeing Blue: Fish Vision Discovery Makes Waves In Evolutionary Biology
Researchers have identified the first fish known to have switched from ultraviolet vision to violet…
Is Kindle Having a Hard Time Fitting In at College?
It’s an experiment that has made back-to-school a little easier on the back: Amazon.com gave…
Maldives cabinet makes a splash
Maldives government ministers hold an underwater cabinet meeting to highlight the effects of global warming.
‘Toxic waste’ report gag lifted
Lawyers for oil trading firm Trafigura end attempts to keep secret a report about toxic…
For SAD Sufferers, Cognitive Behavior Better Than Light Therapy At Preventing Recurrence, Study Suggests
A new research study examined the long-term effects of different treatments for seasonal affective disorder…
Galactic Magnetic Fields May Control Boundaries Of Our Solar System
Galactic magnetic fields had a far greater impact on Earth’s history than previously conceived, and…
Outfoxing Pox: Developing A New Class Of Vaccine Candidates
Scientists have taken a fresh look at cowpox. Their findings demonstrate that this ancient pathogen…
How Salmonella Bacteria Cause Diarrhea In Their Host
Salmonella bacteria are cunning when it comes to triggering diarrhea in their host. Researchers have…
Arthritis: Copper Bracelets, Magnetic Wrist Straps Useless? Trial Raises Doubts Over Alternative Pain Therapy
Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps are ineffective in relieving arthritis pain, according to a…