Non-coding RNA — molecules that do not translate into proteins — were once considered unimportant…
Month: April 2012
Molecular probes identify changes in fibronectin that may lead to disease
Researchers have identified molecular probes capable of selectively attaching to fibronectin fibers under different strain…
Chronic fatigue syndrome patients had reduced activity in brain’s ‘reward center’
New findings on chronic fatigue syndrome add to the evidence about the biology of this…
Blood transfusions still overused and may do more harm than good in some patients
Citing the lack of clear guidelines for ordering blood transfusions during surgery, researchers say a…
New California population projection shows massive slowdown
A massive slowdown in California’s population growth means the state likely won’t reach 50 million…
Following life’s chemistry to the earliest branches on the tree of life
Scientists have traced the development of life-sustaining chemistry to the earliest forms of life on…
Yeast cell reaction to Zoloft suggests alternative cause, drug target for depression
Researchers have observed a self-degradation response to the antidepressant Zoloft in yeast cells that could…
Dietary changes help some children with ADHD
Child and adolescent psychiatrists have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which…
Binge eating may lead to addiction-like behaviors
A history of binge eating — consuming large amounts of food in a short period…
Mysterious ‘monster’ discovered by amateur paleontologist
For 70 years, academic paleontologists in Cincinnati have been assisted by a dedicated corps of…