Buried below more than a mile of ice, Antarctica’s Gamburtsev Mountains have baffled scientists since…
Month: November 2011
Cancer’s sweet tooth may be its weak link
Researchers have discovered that cancer cells tap into a natural recycling system to obtain the…
Drug clears chronic urinary infections in mice
An experimental treatment for urinary tract infections has easily passed its first test in animals,…
New ‘smart’ material could help tap medical potential of tissue-penetrating light
Scientists are reporting development and successful initial testing of the first practical “smart” material that…
The secret of the best foie gras
Defying common sense, ducks that plump up less produce the finest foie gras — that…
A realistic look at the promises and perils of nanomedicine
Is the emerging field of nanomedicine a breathtaking technological revolution that promises remarkable new ways…
New clinical practice guideline for treating common elbow fractures in children
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors has recently approved and released an…
Probiotic protects intestine from radiation injury
Scientists have shown that taking a probiotic before radiation therapy can protect the intestine from…
Congress takes up controversial anti-piracy legislation
Congress began debating Wednesday another controversial effort by the movie industry and other content makers…
Congress takes up controversial anti-piracy legislation
Congress began debating Wednesday another controversial effort by the movie industry and other content makers…