Researchers have developed a way to use patients’ own cells to potentially cure sickle cell…
Month: December 2011
Economic recession takes toll on family relationships
Researchers studied how parents’ financial problems and resulting mental distress affect their relationships with their…
Changes in bioelectric signals trigger formation of new organs: Tadpoles made to grow eyes in back, tail
For the first time, scientists have altered natural bioelectrical communication among cells to directly specify…
Long non-coding RNA prevents the death of maturing red blood cells
A long non-coding RNA prevents programmed cell death during one of the final stages of…
Multiple sclerosis often starts in brain’s outer layers
Multiple sclerosis may progress from the outermost layers of the brain to its deep parts,…
Netflix sharing on Facebook may be coming to US (AP)
AP – It may not be much longer before there’s an easier way for Netflix’s…
Best Android social networking apps of 2011 (Appolicious)
Appolicious – It’s been a big year for social networking and mobile, as the two…
Review: Gift guide to e-readers, tablets, $99-$500 (AP)
AP – Flat, hard packages will be welcome this year. Tablet computers are extremely popular,…
IBM Rolls Out Social Enterprise Mobile Apps (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – Every time new smartphones or tablets come out, there are discussions about apps….
Researchers suggest unconventional approach to control HIV epidemics
A new weapon to prevent HIV infection, called pre-exposure prophylaxis, Because PrEP is based on…