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Month: February 2012
New cases of rare genetic disorder identified
Scientists have shown a rare genetic disease, that causes crippling osteoarthritis in the spine and…
Motivation to exercise affects behavior
For many people, the motivation to exercise fluctuates from week to week, and these fluctuations…
In older adults, fluctuating sense of control linked to cognitive ability
Everyone has moments when they feel more in control of their lives than at other…
Children at risk for ingestion of PAHs from pavement sealant, study finds
Children living near coal-tar-sealed pavement are likely to receive a far higher dose of carcinogenic…
New HIV-vaccine tested on people shows limited success
Scientists have tested a new ‘therapeutic vaccine’ against HIV on volunteers. The participants were ‘so…
Where big fish take shelter has big impact on their ability to cope with climate change
The choices big fish make on where to shelter could have a major influence on…
Scientist works to detach protein that HIV uses as protective shield
One of the frustrations for scientists working on HIV/AIDS treatments has been the human immunodeficiency…
Blood from periodontal disease can be used to screen for diabetes
Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure…
Engineers create tandem polymer solar cells that set record for energy-conversion
Researchers in California report that they have significantly enhanced polymer solar cells’ performance by building…