People with symptoms suggesting rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, or RBD, have twice the…
Month: March 2012
Fragrant new biofuel: Researchers develop a new candidate for a cleaner, greener and renewable diesel fuel
Researchers have identified methyl ketones, chemical compounds known for their fragrance and flavor, as strong…
Recycling galaxies caught in the act
When astronomers add up all the gas and dust contained in ordinary galaxies (like our…
Feeding habits of teenage galaxies
New observations made with ESO’s Very Large Telescope are making a major contribution to understanding…
How muscle cells seal their membranes
Every cell is enclosed by a thin double layer of lipids that separates the distinct…
Are silver nanoparticles harmful?
Silver nanoparticles cause more damage to testicular cells than titanium dioxide nanoparticles, according to a…
Capturing chromosomes during cell division
Scientists have been successful in elucidating a new mechanism for the error-free segregation of the…
Few genes control neuronal function
How are 100 billion cells created, each with specific duties? The human brain is evidence…
Shyness study examines how human brain adapts to stimuli
Shyness may be the result of deficits in two areas of the brain, new research…
Dye-sensitized solar cells that use carbon nanotube thin films as transparent electrodes offer significant cost savings
Dye-sensitized solar cells that use carbon nanotube thin films as transparent electrodes offer significant cost…