A new study examines information processing and finds that human behavior is systematic, not random,…
Month: August 2010
Old drug holds promise against opportunistic lung bug
A drug to treat inflammation plays a surprising role reducing the level of infection caused…
AIDS virus changes in semen make it different than in blood
The virus that causes AIDS may undergo changes in the genital tract that make HIV-1…
Earliest steps of common form of muscular dystrophy pinpointed
Nearly two decades after they identified the specific genetic flaw that causes a common type…
Widespread floating plastic debris found in the western North Atlantic Ocean
Despite growing awareness of the problem of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, little solid…
HP Will Offer Tablets Running Windows 7 and webOS
After months of dueling reports that Hewlett-Packard would release either a Windows 7-based tablet or…
Link between walking, cycling and health
Want a slimmer, healthier community? Try building more sidewalks, crosswalks and bike paths. Communities with…
Deep plumes of oil could cause dead zones in the Gulf
A new simulation of oil and methane leaked into the Gulf of Mexico suggests that…
Green leafy vegetables reduce diabetes risk, study finds
Eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes,…
Secrets of ‘magic’ antidepressant revealed
Researchers have discovered how a novel antidepressant can take effect in hours, rather than the…