Biologists have identified the molecular mechanisms triggered by starvation in fruit flies that enhance the…
Month: March 2011
Fluvastatin enhances HCV response in combination with interferon and ribavirin, study suggests
New data confirm the antiviral activity of fluvastatin — commonly used as a cholesterol-lowering treatment…
Novel nanowires boost fuel cell efficiency
Engineers have created a new fuel cell catalyst system using nanowires made of a novel…
Repulsive smell could combat bed bugs
Bed bugs are an increasingly common pest that necessitates extensive decontamination of homes. Researchers in…
Informaticists uncover online security flaws, receive free products
Researchers have exploited software flaws in leading online stores that use third-party payment services PayPal,…
Mysterious ‘ribbon’ of energy and particles that wrap around solar system’s heliosphere isolated
Scientists have isolated and resolved the mysterious “ribbon” of energy and particles discovered in the…
Smooth single-molecule layers of materials: Expanding the degrees of surface freezing
As part of the quest to form perfectly smooth single-molecule layers of materials for advanced…
Researchers need to engage lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transginder populations in health studies, experts urge
Researchers need to proactively engage lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in health studies and…
Engineer studies how to reduce impact of power tools vibrations
The study of work-vibrations exposure is a relatively new in North America, although it has…
Remove children’s catheters as soon as possible to prevent bloodstream infections
Hospitals can reduce the risk of life-threatening bloodstream infections in children with peripherally inserted central…