Errors in the copying and reading of genes can have very serious consequences. Fortunately human…
Month: September 2011
Gene responsible for three forms of childhood neurodegenerative diseases found
An international team has identified the mutated gene responsible for three forms of leukodystrophies, a…
X-ray protein probe leads to potential anticancer tactic
Researchers have identified a new type of potential anticancer drug. The compound, named FOBISIN, targets…
A tale of (more than) 2 butterflies: Appalachian tiger swallowtail butterfly is hybrid of other swallowtails
Flitting among the cool slopes of the Appalachian Mountains is a tiger swallowtail butterfly that…
Messy better than neat: Tangled coat of nanowires increases solar cell efficiency by absorbing more light
Sometimes neatness may not be necessary. Researchers have demonstrated that a tangled coating of randomly…
Researcher launches teen contraceptive website
In an attempt to provide a reliable and trustworthy source for reproductive health information for…
Graphene may open the gate to future terahertz technologies
Nestled between radio waves and infrared light is the terahertz (THz) portion of the electromagnetic…
Bursting neurons follow the same beat, sometimes
Researchers have created a mathematical model that captures the intermittent nature of synchronization in neural…
Parabolic mirrors concentrate sunlight to power lasers
Borrowing from modern telescope design, researchers have proposed a way to concentrate sunlight to ramp…
Allowing part-time surgeons may help address workforce shortage
More part-time employment for surgeons, particularly retiring older male or young female surgeons taking time…