Where does the world go from (No) Hopenhagen?
Month: December 2009
Shift working aggravates metabolic syndrome development among middle-aged males
Metabolic syndrome management is an important health issue in modern workplaces. In terms of workplace…
Missing piece of DNA replication puzzle identified
DNA replication is a basic function of living organisms, allowing cells to divide and multiply,…
Stem-cell activators switch function, repress mature cells
New research shows how a crucial step in stem-cell growth and differentiation happens and how…
Within a cell, actin keeps things moving
Using new technology, chemists have captured what they describe as well-orchestrated, actin-driven, mitochondrial movement within…
‘Smart’ nanocapsule delivery system created for use in protein therapy
Today protein therapy is considered the most direct and safe approach for treating diseases. However…
Why some insects can survive freezing: Huge X-ray microscope provides clues
Using a microscope the size of a football field, researchers are studying why some insects…
How to Get a Little Privacy on Facebook
Over the past week, has been nudging its users — first gently, then firmly —…
Negative emotions outweigh intent to exercise at health clubs
With only 30 percent of Americans trying to lose weight meeting the National Institutes of…
Large-scale sequencing: The future of genomic sciences?
Scientists can gain insights into new ways to use microorganisms in medicine and manufacturing through…