Researchers in Portugal and the U.S. studied the introgression — the movement of a gene…
Month: July 2010
Sirtuin1 may boost memory and learning ability; Discovery could lead to new drugs to fight Alzheimer’s, other neurological diseases
The same molecular mechanism that increases life span through calorie restriction may help boost memory…
Hormonal birth control alters scent communication in primates
Hormonal contraceptives change the ways captive ring-tailed lemurs relate to one another both socially and…
Researchers use Twitter tweets to measure moods (Reuters)
Reuters – Twitter is for more than just tweeting.
Summary Box: Amazon hopes new Kindles stoke sales (AP)
AP – KINDLE GETS UPDATED: Amazon will start selling a smaller, lighter version of its…
Novel algorithm cuts the risks of choosing ineffectual team members
Choosing team members is a risky business whether the field is world-class soccer management or…
Nanotechnology for water purification
Researchers in India are investigating the use of several nanotechnology approaches to water purification. Water…
Middle school students co-author research on enzyme for activating promising disease-fighters
Two middle school students from Wisconsin joined a team of scientists who are reporting the…
Nanomaterials poised for big impact in construction
Nanomaterials are poised for widespread use in the construction industry, where they can offer significant…
Mysterious workings of cholera bacteria uncovered
Researchers have found that an enzyme in the bacteria that causes cholera uses a previously…