Using genetic predisposition as a factor in medical conditions presented in Canadian legal cases may…
Month: May 2011
Teaching algae to make fuel: New process could lead to production of hydrogen using bioengineered microorganisms
Many kinds of algae and cyanobacteria, common water-dwelling microorganisms, are capable of using energy from…
No health card means no family doctor for many homeless people in Ontario
For every year a person is homeless, the odds of them having a family doctor…
Sardines and horse mackerel identified using forensic techniques
Researchers have used forensic mitochondrial DNA species identification techniques to distinguish between sardines and horse…
PET scans predict effectiveness of treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in HIV patients
New research shows that the use of 18F-FDG positron emission tomography scans can help to…
Common fire retardant harmful to aquatic life
Environmental health researchers found that zebra fish exposed to several different technical mixtures of polybrominated…
Do bacteria play role in weather events? High concentration of bacteria in center of hailstones, researchers report
Researchers have discovered a high concentration of bacteria in the center of hailstones, suggesting that…
Nearby supernova factory ramps up
A local supernova factory has recently started production, according to a wealth of new data…
Bipolar disorder and postural control: Mind-body connection suggests new directions for treatment, research
A new study suggests that postural control problems may be a core feature of bipolar…
Publicly funded universal health insurance system improved Canadian doctors’ salaries, medical historian says
US doctors might find that their incomes start to rise — not decline — when…