Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a powerful tool for chemical analysis and, in the form…
Month: May 2011
Extremely obese children have higher prevalence of psoriasis, higher heart disease risk
Children who are overweight or obese have a significantly higher prevalence of psoriasis, and teens…
Want lasting love? It’s not more commitment, but equal commitment that matters
It stands to reason that a well-loved child can become a loving adult. But what…
What electric car convenience is worth
A U.S. nationwide survey asked consumers what changes to the common complaints of charging time…
Long reach of the deep sea: Oceanographers document effect of equatorial deep currents on West African rainfall
Our climate is affected by the ocean in many ways. The most prominent example is…
New test targets Lynch syndrome, a risk factor for colon cancer
Researchers have developed a screening procedure that could dramatically increase testing for Lynch syndrome, a…
Do microbes swim faster or slower in elastic fluids? Research answers long-standing question
A biomechanical experiment has answered a long-standing theoretical question: Will microorganisms swim faster or slower…
Young graphite in old rocks challenges the earliest signs of life
Carbon found laced within rock formations has helped establish a timeline for the emergence of…
Simple fitness test could predict long-term risk for heart attack, stroke in middle-aged people
In two separate studies, researchers have found that how fast a middle-age person can run…
When rising PSA means prostate cancer is in patient’s future
A man’s rising PSA level over several years — viewed as a possible warning sign…