Scientists believe they have discovered the causes of atopic eczema and psoriasis.
Month: July 2011
The origin of comet material formed at high temperatures
Comets are icy bodies, yet they are made of materials formed at very high temperatures….
Tags for studying the spread of epidemics
Participants in a congress were asked to wear a tag for two days in order…
World’s largest sheep is an international traveler
A genetic study of the world’s largest sheep species has revealed that the big-horned animals…
Endangered river turtle’s genes reveal ancient influence of Maya Indians
A genetic study focusing on the Central American river turtle recently turned up surprising results…
Patients who used mail-order pharmacy for new statin prescriptions achieved better cholesterol control, study finds
Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients who obtained new statin prescriptions via a mail-order pharmacy achieved…
How to combat hospital-acquired infections and life-threatening toxins
A team of scientists from Singapore has discovered the secret recipe for ‘antidotes’ that could…
Winning the battle against the Asian tiger mosquito
The combination of three complementary measures to eradicate tiger mosquitoes — avoid having stagnant water,…
Misuse of pain medication is pathway to high-risk behaviors, study finds
A new study suggests that abuse of prescription painkillers may be an important gateway to…
Signaling molecule identified as essential for maintaining a balanced immune response
Researchers have identified a signaling molecule that functions like a factory supervisor to ensure that…