Why does one woman who drinks alcohol during pregnancy have a child with behavioral or…
Month: March 2011
Larger female hyenas produce more offspring
When it comes to producing more offspring, larger female hyenas outdo their smaller counterparts. A…
Neutron analysis yields insight into bacteria for solar energy
Structural studies of some of nature’s most efficient light-harvesting systems are lighting the way for…
Robot-assisted prostate surgery is safe, long-term study finds
In the first study of its kind, urologists and biostatisticians have found that robot-assisted surgery…
Chemist develops technique to use light to predict molecular crystal structures
Chemists have developed a way to use very low frequency light waves to study the…
Plant oil may hold key to reducing obesity-related medical issues, researcher finds
Scientists have known for years that belly fat leads to serious medical problems, including diabetes,…
US Institute of Medicine recommends standards to achieve reliable clinical practice guidelines
Two new reports from the US Institute of Medicine recommend standards to enhance the quality…
Molecular muscle: Small parts of a big protein play key roles in building tissues
We all know the adage: A little bit of a good thing can go a…
Similarities found in brain activity for both habits and goals
Researchers hasve found that pursuing carefully planned goals and engaging in more automatic habits shows…
Trigger found for autoimmune heart attacks: Research may point toward new ways to diagnose and treat heart disease in people with Type 1 diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes, whose insulin-producing cells have been destroyed by the body’s own…