Researchers have demonstrated have new heart cells can be regenerated in a stem cell therapy…
Month: November 2011
How the brain perceives shades of gray
Groundbreaking research provides new insight into how the brain perceives color.
Teaching skills key to selection of a successful model farmer
A model farmer does not effectively train other farmers on new innovative farming methods if…
Niacin does not reduce heart attack, stroke risk in stable CV patients
In patients whose bad cholesterol is very well-controlled by statins for a long time period,…
New biosensor benefits from melding of carbon nanotubes, DNA
Scientists have developed a method for stacking synthetic DNA and carbon nanotubes onto a biosensor…
Parasitoid larvae in caterpillars affect behaviour of moths
Parasitoid larvae that feed within caterpillars that eat cabbage plants influence the plant via the…
Facebook investigates gore and porn
In the past two days, Facebook users have become increasingly vocal about graphic photos —…
Facebook investigates gore and porn
In the past two days, Facebook users have become increasingly vocal about graphic photos —…
Is a stranger trustworthy? You’ll know in 20 seconds
There’s definitely something to be said for first impressions. New research suggests it can take…
Mimicking the brain — in silicon: New computer chip models how neurons communicate with each other at synapses
For decades, scientists have dreamed of building computer systems that could replicate the human brain’s…