The flakes of skin that people shed at the rate of 500 million cells every…
Month: May 2011
Oncolytic viruses effectively target and kill pancreatic cancer stem cells, research finds
Oncolytic viruses quickly infect and kill cancer stem cells, which may provide a treatment for…
How did debt and credit become the ‘American way’?
Taking on significant debt has become “normal” — and even patriotic — to some consumers,…
Open-access colonoscopy is safe, study finds
Nurse-driven, open-access colonoscopy programs are as effective and safe as colonoscopy following a consultation with…
How much practice makes perfect when performing colonoscopies
A colonoscopy is an invaluable procedure for detecting problems in the colon and rectum. Doctors…
Hide files within files for better data security: Using executable program files to hide data with steganography
A new approach to hiding data within executable computer program files could make it almost…
Ethics of biofuels: Framework outlined
A new article outlines a framework for evaluating biofuels in order to address ethical issues…
How much does email cost a business?
Email use is a hidden cost for many businesses but a simple formula developed by…
Potential for solution to baldness? Surprising clues about communication in hair stem cell populations
In one of the first studies to look at the population behavior of a large…
Findings suggest significant bias in TASER safety studies, according to team of heart doctors
The ongoing controversy surrounding the safety of using TASER electrical stun guns is taking a…