A hormone made by the body may be a potential therapeutic tool for the treatment…
Month: November 2010
Developing countries often outsource deforestation, study finds
In many developing countries, forest restoration at home has led to deforestation abroad, according to…
For HIV-positive patients, delayed treatment a costly decision
HIV-infected patients whose treatment is delayed not only become sicker than those treated earlier, but…
Bacteria help infants digest milk more effectively than adults
Infants are more efficient at digesting and utilizing nutritional components of milk than adults due…
Jury: SAP must pay nemesis Oracle $1.3 billion (AP)
AP – Oracle Corp.’s courtroom clash with archenemy SAP AG has paid off handsomely.
India district bans cell phones for unmarried women (AFP)
AFP – A local council in northern India has banned unmarried women from carrying mobile…
Aerobic exercise may reduce excessive cocaine use
Aerobic exercise may protect against binge-like patterns of cocaine use, suggests a new study. Rats…
Saving our data from digital decay
An old-school alternative to digital storage has a modern spin that could save us from…
Stability is first step toward treating ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that eventually destroys most motor neurons,…
Excess fructose may play role in diabetes, obesity and other health conditions
More and more people have become aware of the dangers of excessive fructose in diet….