One of the most severe complications of brain surgery is a pulmonary embolism. But a…
Month: September 2010
Cells can eat parts of themselves, with help from one protein
Like some people, cells eat when they are under pressure — but they consume parts…
What are babies made of? Research shows for some it is sugar, salt and not all things nice
Children as young as four weeks old are being fed a poor diet of biscuits,…
Melting rate of icecaps in Greenland and Western Antarctica lower than expected
The Greenland and West Antarctic ice caps are melting at half the speed previously predicted,…
Oracle names ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president (AP)
AP – Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to help lead…
Sex more likely for female flies with promise of food
Female fruit flies will have sex more frequently if they think there is more food…
Fashion student designs edible clothes
Emily Crane’s research into growing edible materials has enabled her to bring a touch of…
Chronic Lyme disease: How often is it diagnosed and treated?
The existence of chronic Lyme disease is an issue of sharp debate within the medical…
Blue breed: Rare hibiscus color is achieved thanks to flower breeding project
Scientists working on a winter-hardy hibiscus breeding project have achieved a rare color for the…
Scientists begin to unravel causes of mysterious skin disease
Vitiligo — a complex disease that typically causes patches of white skin on the face,…