De novo mutations — genetic errors that are present in patients but not in their…
Month: July 2011
High-resolution imaging technology reveals cellular details of coronary arteries
Researchers have developed a one-micrometer-resolution version of the intravascular imaging technology optical coherence tomography that…
Climate change reducing ocean’s carbon dioxide uptake, new analysis shows
How deep is the ocean’s capacity to buffer against climate change? As one of the…
Scientists sequence potato genome
An international consortium has successfully sequenced and analyzed the potato genome. The consortium’s work turned…
Genetic study sheds new light on auto-immune arthritis
Researchers are one step closer to understanding how an individual’s genetic make-up predisposes them to…
Unlocking the genetics and biology of joint disorder ankylosing spondylitis
A study involving over 5,000 people living with the joint disorder ankylosing spondylitis has identified…
Light propagation controlled in photonic chips: Major breakthrough in telecommunications field
Researchers have built optical nanostructures that enable them to slow photons down and fully control…
Arthroscopic treatment of common hip problem improves range of motion, study finds
Arthroscopic treatment of a common hip problem that leads to arthritis is successful in terms…
Researchers build an antenna for light
Researchers have derived inspiration from the photosynthetic apparatus in plants to engineer a new generation…
Study identifies patients who should not undergo surgery for a snapping hip tendon
Researchers have identified a group of patients who may have increased difficulty for surgical treatment…