In a finding with potential drug-development implications, researchers report the discovery of an intermediate state…
Month: May 2010
Progress in exploring new avenues for brain repair: Astroglia reprogrammed to generate synapse-forming neurons
Scientists report a major step forward in discovering a therapy for neurodegenerative diseases such as…
Wild birds opt for conventional food over organic, study shows
The nutritional benefits of organic food have been called into question by new research which…
Turtle ‘super tongue’ discovered
Musk turtles use an extraordinary tongue to breathe underwater and stay submerged for many months,…
Western Union entwined with cybercrime?
A few weeks ago I came across several email messages in Spanish purporting to have…
Western Union entwined with cybercrime?
A few weeks ago I came across several email messages in Spanish purporting to have…
Poor children more vulnerable to effects of poor sleep
Researchers studying 140 children in third to fifth grades found that elementary-school-age children from poor…
Growers can boost benefits of broccoli and tomatoes
Agronomic practices can greatly increase the cancer-preventive phytochemicals in broccoli and tomatoes. The highest levels…
Post-transplant drug may also help patients with common genetic kidney disease
The immunosuppressive drug sirolimus considerably improves the kidney health of patients with autosomal dominant polycystic…
Scientists offer new take on selective fishing
A new, less selective approach to commercial fishing is needed to ensure the ongoing productivity…