Some 25 million people in the United States alone suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or its…
Month: April 2011
Accelerate data storage by several orders of magnitude? Ultra-fast magnetic reversal observed
A newly discovered magnetic phenomenon could accelerate data storage by several orders of magnitude. With…
Minimally invasive thyroid surgery effective in children, study suggests
Surgical approaches that reduce incision size and recovery time from thyroid surgery work well in…
Doctors strengthen case for high-dose radiotherapy technique after radical prostatectomy
A widely-available yet expensive radiotherapy technique used to treat prostate cancer patients after surgery has…
More interventions at delivery not linked to healthier newborns, study shows
In low-risk pregnant women, high induction and first-cesarean delivery rates do not lead to improved…
Death — not just life — important link in marine ecosystems
Tiny crustaceans called copepods rule the world, at least when it comes to oceans and…
Star formation linked to sonic booms
Nearby interstellar clouds contain networks of tangled gaseous filaments, according to new observations. Intriguingly, each…
Children victims of most eye injuries from aerosols
A new estimate of emergency room visits for eye injuries related to aerosol spray cans…
Gangs don’t protect against crime, study suggests
Gang members are twice as likely to be crime victims than non-gang members and are…
Small molecules inhibit growth of human tumor cells
Researchers have identified three novel small molecules that interrupt a crucial cellular communication pathway that…