Two proteins conspire to promote Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a new study.
Month: November 2011
Good preparation is key, even for plant cells and symbiotic fungi
Laser capture microdissection provides an insight into the symbiotic program of root cells. The most…
Bats show ability to instantly change their ear shapes, making their hearing more flexible
Within just one tenth of a second, certain bats are able to change the shape…
Hysterectomy increases risk for earlier menopause among younger women, study finds
In a finding that confirms what many obstetricians and gynecologists suspected, researchers report that younger…
Ancient bronze artifact from East Asia unearthed at Alaska archaeology site
Archeologists have discovered the first prehistoric bronze artifact made from a cast ever found in…
AMD-like lesions delayed in mice fed lower glycemic index diet
Feeding older mice a lower glycemic index diet delays the onset of age-related, sight-threatening retinal…
Bats, dolphins, and mole rats inspire advances in ultrasound technology
Researchers are using a unique method to interpret and manipulate the pings and echoes that…
Protecting Houston from the next big hurricane
To protect Houston and Galveston from future hurricanes, experts recommends building a floodgate across the…
Stem cell study helps clarify the best time for therapy to aid heart attack survivors
Physicians have found that stem cells obtained from bone marrow delivered two to three weeks…
Nature and nurture work together to shape the brain
Scientists presented new research today demonstrating the impact life experiences can have on genes and…