Critical genetic secrets of a bacterium that holds potential for removing toxic and radioactive waste…
Month: November 2011
Big, little, tall and tiny: Learning spatial terms improves children’s spatial skills
Preschool children who hear their parents describe the size and shape of objects and then…
First proof of principle for treating rare bone disease
Scientists have developed a new genetic approach to specifically block the damaged copy of the…
Biochemical factor important in tumor metastasis unraveled
A protein called “fascin” appears to play a critical transformation role in TGF beta mediated…
Researchers develop eButton, an easier way to monitor food intake, exercise, and lifestyle
People attempting to lose weight won’t need to track their daily food intake anymore, thanks…
Former football players prone to late-life health problems, study finds
Football players experience repeated head trauma throughout their careers, which results in short and long-term…
Do plants perform best with family or strangers? Researchers consider social interactions
In the fight for survival, plants are capable of complex social behaviors and may exhibit…
Chemists reveal the force within you: New method for visualizing mechanical forces on cell surface
A new method for visualizing mechanical forces on the surface of a cell provides the…
Looks do matter in job interviews, according to new study
People with birthmarks, scars and other facial disfigurements are more likely to receive poor ratings…
Clear vision despite a heavy head: Model explains the choice of simple movements
The brain likes stereotypes — at least for movements. Simple actions are most often performed…