Human devices, from light bulbs to iPods, send information using electrons. Human bodies and all…
Month: September 2011
Peacekeeping creatures help maintain woodland diversity
Common woodland creatures, including woodlice, millipedes and worms, can help ensure the survival of weaker…
Costly blood clots more common than expected among cancer patients
An analysis of more than 30,000 cancer patients has shown that blood clots are a…
Stem cells, potential source of cancer-fighting T cells
Adult stem cells from mice converted to antigen-specific T cells — the immune cells that…
Digital panoramas of rangelands could be rich source of research data
Rangeland ecologists may be able to use high-resolution digital panoramas to track landscape changes. Hydraulic…
Making better melons
With the extended statewide dry spell, researchers have been focusing their attention on improving varieties…
Breast cancer: Stress receptor found to stimulate growth and migration of cancer cells
It’s a common belief that there’s a link between chronic stress and an increased risk…
Atrinsic launches Kazaa app for iPad, shares soar (Reuters)
Reuters – Atrinsic Inc said the streaming application for its popular Kazaa digital music service…
Good night’s sleep may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in obese teens
Obese teenagers who don’t get the proper amount of sleep may have disruptions in insulin…
Spiral constriction: How dynamin mediates cellular nutrient uptake
Researchers have determined the molecular structure of dynamin — a “wire-puller” that mediates nutrient uptake…