New research describes a key molecular mechanism in nerve fibers that ensures the rapid conductance…
Month: January 2011
Biomarkers of poor outcomes in preemies identified
Researchers have identified biomarkers of poor outcomes in preterm infants that may help identify new…
How bacteria keep ahead of vaccines and antibiotics
A new study has used DNA sequencing to provide the first detailed genetic picture of…
Mother’s happier when babies are six months old than when three years old, Norwegian study suggests
The baby and toddler phase is not necessarily the happiest time in life for new…
New computer tool for elderly and disabled
Disabled and elderly people could find it easier to navigate around town and city centers…
Newborn screening increases survival outcome for patients with severe combined immunodeficiency
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) occurs in just one out of every 50,000 to 100,000 births…
Production of plant pollen is regulated by several signalling pathways
Plants producing flower pollen must not leave anything to chance. The model plant thale cress…
Protein related to aging holds breast cancer clues
A new study shows how a deficiency in an aging-associated protein may set the stage…
Warming North Atlantic water tied to heating Arctic
The temperatures of North Atlantic Ocean water flowing north into the Arctic Ocean adjacent to…
Microsoft’s Windows disappoints on lukewarm PC sales (Reuters)
Reuters – Sales of Microsoft Corp’s Windows software fell short of outsized expectations, rekindling fears…