Scientists have created a new graphene nanostructure called the graphene nanomesh (GNM). The new structure…
Month: February 2010
Stents as good as surgery for clogged carotid arteries, study suggests
The CREST trial that compared traditional surgery with less-invasive stenting to clear dangerously clogged carotid…
Oil droplets can navigate complex maze
Call them oil droplets with a brain or even “chemo-rats.” Scientists have developed a way…
Novel compound found effective against avian influenza virus
A novel compound is highly effective against the pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, including some…
Babies, even when premature, ‘see’ with their hands
Even premature babies at 33 weeks post-conceptional age, about 2 months before term (40 gestational…
Video games may help combat depression in older adults
New research suggests a novel route to improving the symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in…
New process yields high-energy-density, plant-based transportation fuel
A team of engineers has developed a highly efficient, environmentally friendly process that selectively converts…
HIV drug that protects a fetus should be avoided for one year after childbirth, researchers say
A new study found that while nevirapine works well to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission, a…
Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children
Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children, especially those younger than…
Gene-based stem cell therapy specifically removes cell receptor that attracts HIV
Researchers have successfully removed CCR5 — a cell receptor to which HIV-1 binds for infection…