New research provides an explanation for some of autism’s mysteries and gives scientists clear targets…
Month: March 2012
Most weight loss supplements are not effective
Scientists have reviewed the body of evidence around weight loss supplements and has bad news…
Influencing stem cell fate: New screening method helps scientists identify key information rapidly
Scientists have developed a powerful analytical method that they have used to direct stem cell…
Unnecessary induction of labor increases risk of cesarean section and other complications, study suggests
A new study reveals that induction of labor at term in the absence of maternal…
Two heads are not always better than one
From the corporate boardroom to the kitchen table, important decisions are often made in collaboration….
Gene therapy approach to grow blood vessels in ischemic limbs
Scientists can offer new hope that people with atherosclerotic disease may one day be able…
Carp dominate crayfish in invasive species battleground
Common carp and Louisiana red swamp crayfish are some of the most invasive species on…
How protein machinery binds and wraps DNA to start replication
Scientists have deciphered molecular-level details of the complex choreography by which intricate cellular proteins recognize…
With extra gene, mice are footloose and cancer free
In a perfect world, we could eat to our heart’s content without sacrificing our health…
Exercise and caffeine change your DNA in the same way, study suggests
When healthy but inactive men and women exercise for a matter of minutes, it produces…