A new study provides evidence that stopping of a type of regulated cell death called…
Month: October 2011
Hidden genetic influence on cancer discovered
In findings with major implications for the genetics of cancer and human health, researchers have…
Researchers block morphine’s itchy side effect
Itching is one of the most prevalent side effects of powerful, pain-killing drugs like morphine,…
Children, not chimps, prefer collaboration: Humans like to work together in solving tasks – chimps don’t
Recent studies have shown that chimpanzees possess many of the cognitive prerequisites necessary for humanlike…
Precision with stem cells a step forward for treating multiple sclerosis, other diseases
Scientists have improved upon previous efforts to pluck out just the right stem cells to…
College students limit technology use during crunch time
A new study found college students — only weeks away from final exams and in…
Australian court bans sales of Samsung tablet (AP)
AP – An Australian court has temporarily banned Samsung from selling its new Galaxy tablet…
Apple wins Samsung tablet ban in Australian court (Reuters)
Reuters – A court slapped a temporary ban on the sale of Samsung Electronics’ latest…
Wall Street eager for Google mobile, ad business update (Reuters)
Reuters – Google Inc’s plans to acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc and the health of…
Thousands protest online after China’s Taobao Mall fee hike (Reuters)
Reuters – Thousands of small business owners launched an online protest against Taobao Mall, a…