One of the greatest mysterious in cellular biology has been given a new twist. Researchers…
Month: April 2012
Shingles vaccine is safe, according to new study
The herpes zoster vaccine, also known as the shingles vaccine, is generally safe and well…
Unusual protein helps regulate key cell communication pathway
Charged atoms, or ions, move through tiny pores, or channels, embedded in cell membranes, generating…
Bioenergy production may reduce biological diversity, but ecological risks can be minimized
For years experts have discussed the ecological impact of the extended cultivation of energy crops….
Biometrics: Those tell-tale signs that say who you are
Forget about fingerprints or iris recognition; the way you walk or move your hands, even…
Olympic boxing may damage the brain
Olympic boxers can exhibit changes in brain fluids after bouts, which indicates nerve cell damage….
Two distinguishable gene groups identified: One ‘normal’ and the other problematic
Researchers have identified two distinguishable groups of genes: those that produce very abundant biochemical products…
Thirty-five-hour work-week recommended for parents
Swedish mothers of small children work a lot more now than in the 1970s. This is…
First fertile, then futile: Ammonites change in reproductive strategy helped them survive three mass extinctions
Ammonites changed their reproductive strategy from initially few and large offspring to numerous and small…
Bacteria evolved way to safeguard crucial genetic material
Just as banks store away only the most valuable possessions in the most secure safes,…