The prevalence of left-sided advanced colorectal neoplasms was lower in participants in a community setting,…
Month: January 2010
NASA’s Mars rover Spirit has uncertain future as sixth anniversary nears
NASA’s Mars rover Spirit will mark six years of unprecedented science exploration and inspiration for…
Will higher global temperatures make it easier for viruses to jump species?
Scientists soon will begin investigating whether viruses that have adapted to higher temperatures — similar…
Elusive protein points to mechanism behind hearing loss
A serendipitous discovery of deaf zebra fish larvae has helped narrow down the function of…
New Cars Mean New High-Tech Headaches for Mechanics
A sign inside the Humming Motors auto repair shop says, “We do the worrying so…
It’s never too late to quit smoking and save your vision
Need a little extra incentive to kick the habit? Just in time for New Year’s…
Explaining plasma motion around Saturn
Understanding the motion and source of the plasma around Saturn is important for understanding the…
Bacterial protein mimics its host to disable a key enzyme
Helicobacter pylori infects up to 90 percent of people in the developing world and causes…
NASA’s WISE space telescope jettisons its cover
NASA’s recently launched Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) opened its eyes to the starry sky…
Genomic differences identified in common skin diseases may lead to better treatments
Scientists have drilled down on the molecular nitty-gritty that distinguishes the two most common forms…