Evergreen trees at the edge of Alaska’s tundra are growing faster, suggesting that at least…
Month: November 2011
Acupuncture can prevent radiation-induced chronic dry mouth, study finds
When given alongside radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, acupuncture has shown for the…
More fiber, but not necessarily less fat, good for teen diets
A diet high in fiber – but not necessarily one low in saturated fat or…
Whiskers marked milestone in evolution of mammals from reptiles
New research comparing rats and mice with their distance relatives the marsupial, suggests that moveable…
A light wave of innovation to advance solar energy: Researchers adapt classic antennas to harness more power from the sun
Engineers are developing a solar panel composed of nano-antennas instead of silicon semiconductors. They say…
First large-scale study of pain reveals risk factors
Researchers have developed a comprehensive set of clinical characteristics that they say will lead to…
New target identified to stop the spread of breast cancer
A new potential target to slow breast cancer tumor progression and metastasis has been identified.
Scientists discover how to design drugs that could target particular nerve cells
The future of drug design lies in developing therapies that can target specific cellular processes…
Flexible rack systems sort molecules
Researchers have developed a flexible and efficient new process for the separation of enantiomers. Enantiomer…
Using light, researchers convert 2-D patterns into 3-D objects
Researchers have developed a simple way to convert two-dimensional patterns into three-dimensional objects using only…