Researchers have developed an accurate computer model to test the effects of medications for arrhythmia,…
Month: August 2011
Commonly used defibrillators raise risk of problems, study suggests
With defibrillators, simpler may be better, according to a new study. The group reviewed more…
New insight into how disordered solids deform
In solid materials with regular atomic structures, figuring out weak points where the material will…
How white blood cell promotes growth and spread of cancer
Scientists have shown that a particular white blood cell plays a direct role in the…
Trust in your neighbors could benefit your health
A new study shows that increasing trust in neighbors is associated with better self-reported health.
First lizard genome sequenced: Green anole lizard’s genome sheds light on vertebrate evolution
The green anole lizard is an agile and active creature, and so are elements of…
Research gives new hope to those with rare vascular cancer
A specific genetic alteration has been discovered as a defining feature of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, a…
‘Gene overdose’ causes extreme thinness
Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of extreme thinness for the first time. The research…
All for the grandkids: Promiscuity in female birds results in genetic ‘trade-up,’ more offspring, research finds
It’s all about the grandkids! That’s what a team of biologists has learned about promiscuous…
Pretreatment, proper harvest time boost ethanol from switchgrass
Adding a pretreatment step would allow producers to get more ethanol from switchgrass harvested in…