The discovery of a vitally important new function for this telomerase inhibitor suggests a novel…
Month: March 2011
Mouse cancer genome unveils genetic errors in human cancers
By sequencing the genome of a mouse with cancer, researchers have uncovered mutations that also…
New insight into how environmental enrichment enhances memory
A new study introduces a valuable model system for investigating the role of synapse turnover…
The evolution of brain wiring: Navigating to the neocortex
A new study is providing fascinating insight into how projections conveying sensory information in the…
High levels of dietary nitrate might in part explain the vascular benefits of diets rich in leafy greens
Nitric oxide (NO) helps maintain the health of vasculature. NO is synthesized by an enzyme…
Researchers close in on technology for making renewable petroleum
Researchers are a key step closer to making renewable petroleum fuels using bacteria, sunlight and…
Losing a parent can be fatal
The death of parents entails an increase in their children’s risk of dying, according to…
Benefit of disease management programs remains unclear
It is not clear whether disease management programs (DMPs), which are expensive and involve a…
‘Junk food’ moms have ‘junk food’ babies
Pregnant mothers who eat high sugar and high fat diets have babies who are likely…
Psychologists find the meaning of aggression: ‘Monty Python’ scene helps research
Bottling up emotions can make people more aggressive, according to new research. The psychologists used…