Forests, and tropical forests in particular, play an important role in the global water cycle….
Month: June 2011
Exercise produces positive effects on the intervertebral discs
Physical exercise has a positive effect on the formation of cells in the intervertebral discs.
Children’s hay fever relieved by cellulose powder without adverse effects, study suggests
A cellulose powder has been used increasingly for many years against allergic rhinitis. Still, there…
Neutron star bites off more than it can chew
The European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton space observatory has watched a faint star flare up at…
Effects of Asperger syndrome noticeable in babies
People with Asperger syndrome have problems with social interaction and attentiveness, and are also sensitive…
Gene variant increases fatty liver risk and fibrosis progression
New research confirms that a variant on the patatin-like phospholipase-3 (PNPLA3) gene increases risk of…
P7 protein resistance mutations identified-represent drug targets for hepatitis C virus
Researchers have identified specific resistance mutations for two classes of p7 inhibitor, which may explain…
New method for imaging molecules inside cells
Using a new sample holder, researchers have further developed a new method for imaging individual…
Mozilla: We Care About Business, Really (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine – After a bumpy week with business, Mozilla has issued a blog post…
Long-term benefits of breast screening
Results from the longest running breast screening trial show that screening with mammography reduces the…