In a new study, scientists present experiments supporting a longstanding hypothesis that explains how males…
Month: October 2011
Planning for life beyond a cancer diagnosis: Clinicians offer options to protect fertility prior to cancer treatment
A dedicated fertility preservation patient navigator can guide newly diagnosed cancer patients through a hopeful…
Researchers identify a genetic mutation associated with high risk of age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe visual loss among the elderly….
Unraveling the mysteries of the natural killer within us
Scientists in Australia have discovered more about the intricacies of the immune system in a…
Structure of key protein associated with Parkinson’s disease determined
Researchers have produced and determined the structure of alpha-synuclein, a key protein associated with Parkinson’s…
Gallium nitride is non-toxic, biocompatible; holds promise for implants, research finds
Researchers have shown that the semiconductor material gallium nitride is non-toxic and is compatible with…
Gene variant increases risk of kidney disease in African-Americans
African-Americans with two copies of the APOL1 gene have about a four percent lifetime risk…
Hold your forces: Mechanical stress can help or hinder wound healing depending on time of application
A new study demonstrates that mechanical forces affect the growth and remodeling of blood vessels…
Researchers’ detective work shows possible side effect in macular degeneration drug
Two major drug trials conclude there was little risk from a drug aimed at age-related…
Researchers build transparent, super-stretchy skin-like sensor
Using carbon nanotubes bent to act as springs, researchers have developed a stretchable, transparent skin-like…