In a survey of hair professionals, some reported that they look at customers’ face, scalp…
Month: October 2011
Bacteria associated with stomach ulcers not detected in enlarged adenoids in children
Bacteria that cause stomach inflammation and ulcers were not detectable in tissue from inflamed and…
Halo effect: Family members of gastric-bypass patients also lose weight, study finds
Family members of patients who have undergone surgery for weight loss may also shed several…
Impurity atoms introduce waves of disorder in exotic electronic material
Scientists reveal how substituting just a few atoms can cause widespread disruption of the delicate…
New approach to treating Listeria infections
Research underway could lead to new treatments for people sickened by Listeria and other sepsis-causing…
Amorphous diamond, a new super-hard form of carbon created under ultrahigh pressure
A new form of carbon that rivals diamonds in its hardness, but has an amorphous…
Chemical warfare on the reef: Molecules used by certain seaweed to harm corals
Scientists for the first time have identified and mapped the chemical structure of molecules used…
Protecting the brain when energy runs low
Researchers have shed new light on the way that the brain protects itself from harm…
Discovery helps explain progression of Lou Gehrig’s disease, offers new therapy approach
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown type of neural cell that appears to be closely…
Clustered hurricanes reduce impact on ecosystems, researchers find
New research has found that hurricane activity is “clustered” rather than random, which has important…