Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) — a group of serious blood cancers — are nearly five times…
Month: April 2010
Brown rice and cardiovascular protection
New research suggests a component in a layer of tissue surrounding grains of brown rice…
Protein partners may provide insight into inherited mental retardation
A new study that uncovers a pathway critical for proper embryological development in zebra fish…
Reward-driven people win more, even when no reward at stake
Whether it’s for money, marbles or chalk, the brains of reward-driven people keep their game…
Llamas recruited as bouncers at nature reserve
Llamas are drafted in to protect eggs and chicks of endangered wading birds at a…
Australia shelves climate scheme
Australia shelves plans for an emissions trading scheme after failing to get the measure through…
Pain free treatment of children and adolescents
Properly performed analgesia protects children from pain and traumatization. In a new study, researchers show…
Botany: Final piece in phytate jigsaw discovered
Scientists have identified the final piece in the jigsaw of how phytate is produced in…
Selecting high-risk patients for heart screening
Using routine data from electronic patient records to select individuals at high risk of developing…