A surprising finding in a study comparing hepatitis C virus (HCV) with hepatitis A virus…
Month: June 2011
Survival of the weakest? Bacteria develop restraint for survival in a rock-paper-scissors community
New research shows that in some structured communities, organisms increase their chances of survival if…
Discoveries in mitochondria open new field of cancer research
Researchers have revealed novel mechanisms in mitochondria that have implications for cancer as well as…
Scientists find simple way to produce graphene
Scientists say they have discovered a simple method for producing high yields of graphene, a…
Genius of Einstein, Fourier key to new computer vision that mimics how humans perceive 3-D shapes
Two new techniques for computer-vision technology mimic how humans perceive three-dimensional shapes by instantly recognizing…
One skull + two brains = four objects in mind
A new study by neuroscientists could be put to immediate use in designing more effective…
Millions with peripheral artery disease not getting vital medications, study finds
Millions of adults with peripheral artery disease are not receiving the medications needed to reduce…
In colorectal surgery, risk for blood clots appears higher with open method versus laparoscopy
The risk of developing venous thromboembolism may be nearly twice as high for patients undergoing…
In general, hospitals deliver appropriate surgical care to cancer patients with Medicare, study finds
Most hospitals follow established practice guidelines for surgery involving Medicare beneficiaries with cancer, but in…
Analysis of studies evaluates tonsillectomy techniques
A review of tonsillectomy-technique studies found that some new methods have advantages over traditional methods,…