Biologists look at cells in bulk, taking the average behavior as the norm and assuming…
Month: March 2011
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Experts develop tool to predict course of Haiti’s cholera outbreak, offer disease control strategies for immediate implementation
A new study outlines the path of the cholera outbreak in Haiti and identifies immediate…
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Western Digital pulls away with hard drive deal (AP)
AP – Western Digital Corp. is trying to pull further away in its neck-and-neck race…
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Engineers demonstrate use of proteins as raw material for biofuels, biorefining
Researchers demonstrate for the first time the feasibility of using proteins, one of the most…
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Prevalence and severity of bipolar disorder worldwide
Despite international variation in prevalence rates of bipolar spectrum disorder, the severity and associated disorders…
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Psychosocially hazardous neighborhoods associated with worse cognitive function in some older adults
Residing in a psychosocially hazardous neighborhood is associated with worse cognitive function in older age…
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Targeted ovarian cancer therapy not cost-effective, study suggests
An analysis conducted by cancer researchers has found that adding the targeted therapy bevacizumab to…
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Genetic makeup and duration of abuse reduce the brain’s neurons in drug addiction
Drug addicted individuals who have a certain genetic makeup have lower gray matter density —…
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Increased, mandatory screenings help identify more kids with emotional/behavioral problems
A new study finds that Massachusetts’ court-ordered mental health screening and intervention program led to…
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Body’s clock may lead to increased risk for fainting during the nighttime
The circadian system may contribute to the daily pattern of vasovagal syncope via its influences…