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Month: January 2012
Advantages of living in the dark: Multiple evolution events of ‘blind’ cavefish
Blind Mexican cavefish have not only lost their sight but have adapted to perpetual darkness…
Plant flavonoid luteolin blocks cell signaling pathways in colon cancer cells
Luteolin is a flavonoid commonly found in fruit and vegetables. This compound has been shown…
Group settings can diminish expressions of intelligence, especially among women
Research has found that small-group dynamics — such as jury deliberations, collective bargaining sessions, and…
Genetic mechanism linked to congenital heart disease identified
Scientists have identified a finely tuned mechanism by which fetal heart muscle develops into a…
Vaccines to boost immunity where it counts, not just near shot site
Researchers have created synthetic nanoparticles that target lymph nodes and greatly boost vaccine responses.
Cooling semiconductors by laser light
Researchers have combined two fields — quantum physics and nano physics — and this has…
Sweeping genetic analysis of rare disease yields common mechanism of hypertension
Analyzing all the genes of dozens of people suffering from a rare form of hypertension,…
New understanding of chronic pain
Millions of people worldwide suffer from a type of chronic pain called neuropathic pain, which…
Digital lockers a growing piracy concern
Digital storage services like Megaupload, which was accused of criminal copyright violations on Thursday, play…