Scientists have achieved a 100-fold increase in the ability to maintain control the spins of…
Month: January 2012
‘Green’ pesticide effective against citrus pests
Researchers have discovered a key amino acid essential for human nutrition is also an effective…
Gossip can have social and psychological benefits
For centuries, gossip has been dismissed as salacious, idle chatter that can damage reputations and…
Solutions for a nitrogen-soaked world
Nitrogen is both an essential nutrient and a pollutant, a byproduct of fossil fuel combustion…
Greater brain activation after cognitive rehabilitation for MS
Scientists have documented increased cerebral activation in patients with multiple sclerosis following memory retraining using…
Biologists replicate key evolutionary step
More than 500 million years ago, single-celled organisms on the Earth’s surface began forming multicellular…
A first: Brain support cells from umbilical cord stem cells
For the first time ever, stem cells from umbilical cords have been converted into other…
Natural enzyme provides potential new approach for treating graft-vs.-host disease
A natural enzyme derived from human blood plasma showed potential in significantly reducing the effects…
The illusion of courage: Why people mispredict their behavior in embarrassing situations
Whether it’s investing in stocks, bungee jumping or public speaking, why do we often plan…
Study reveals origins of esophageal cancer
Researchers have identified the critical early cellular and molecular events that give rise to a…