Scientists have found a way to make wonder material graphene magnetic, opening up a new…
Month: April 2011
New clues about how to prevent aortic aneurysm in patients with Marfan syndrome
Scientists whose laboratory studies first suggested that an FDA-approved drug, losartan, might prevent the potentially…
Temporary memory loss strikes hospitalized seniors
Battling an illness, lack of sleep and strange surroundings can make any hospital patient feel…
Recent census in war-torn DR Congo finds gorillas have survived, even increased
A census team has announced some encouraging news from a region plagued by warfare and…
Enzyme crucial to DNA replication may provide potent anti-cancer drug target
An enzyme essential for DNA replication and repair in humans works in a way that…
Integrative medicine, spirituality improves outcomes in urban adolescents with asthma, study suggests
A new study shows that urban adolescents with asthma may experience worse outcomes when not…
Diet plus exercise is more effective for weight loss than either method alone
When it comes to losing weight and body fat, diet and exercise are most effective…
DNA nanoforms: Miniature architectural forms — some no larger than viruses — constructed through DNA origami
Miniature architectural forms — some no larger than viruses — have been constructed through a…
The eyes have it: Dinosaurs hunted by night
The movie Jurassic Park got one thing right: those velociraptors hunted by night while the…
A bicycle built for none: Riderless bike helps researchers learn how balance rolls along
In a discovery that could lead to better and safer bicycle design, researchers have shown…