New research shows for the first time the role of a specific protein — MAN2C1…
Month: May 2011
Engineering tests leading the way for NASA’s next NEEMO mission
To determine how best to explore asteroids in the future, NASA scientists and engineers are…
New model taps tiny, common tropical fish for large-scale drug screening to combat Cushing disease
A common, tiny tropical fish plays a key role in a new model for Cushing…
Scientists discover way to amp up power of killer T cells to fight melanoma
Researchers have discovered a way to amp up the power of killer T-cells, called CD8…
New study expands time window for facial nerve rehabilitation
A new research study offers hope to those suffering from facial nerve damage. According to…
Pace of brain development still strong in late teens
The brain changes during the teen years, for instance by pruning away connections that no…
Vitamin D deficiency in pneumonia patients associated with increased mortality
A new study reveals that adult patients admitted to the hospital with pneumonia are more…
How to tell when someone’s lying: Psychologist helps law enforcement agencies tell truth from deception
When someone is acting suspiciously at an airport, subway station or other public space, how…
Researchers find new treatment for constipation
Constipation is definitely not a glamorous topic. In reality, it affects nearly 30 million Americans…
Successful depression treatment of mothers has long-term effects on offspring
Children whose mothers are successfully treated for depression show progressive and marked improvement in their…