New England is expected to experience a “moderate” regional “red tide” this spring and summer,…
Month: April 2012
Detecting breast cancer’s fingerprint in a droplet of blood
The earlier breast cancer is detected, the better the chance of successful treatment and long-term…
Baseball: Beanballs and the psychology of revenge
Baseball fans exhibit a high moral tolerance for a form of revenge not otherwise practiced…
Breakthrough in IOP regulation in fight against glaucoma
Medical researchers have gained new insight regarding the regulation of intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma…
To prevent leukemia’s dreaded return, go for the stem cells
Researchers have found a way to stop leukemia stem cells in their tracks. The advance…
Tackling dyslexia before kids learn to read
For children with dyslexia, the trouble begins even before they start reading and for reasons…
Heightened sensitivity to cheap, high-calorie food is linked with obesity
A major reason for the dramatic increase in obesity may be a heightened sensitivity to…
New stem cell line provides safe, prolific source for disease modeling and transplant studies
Researchers have generated a new type of human stem cell that can develop into numerous…
Manipulating the immune system to develop ‘next-gen’ vaccines
The discovery of how a vital immune cell recognizes dead and damaged body cells could…
Banned antibiotics found in poultry products
Researchers have found evidence suggesting that a class of antibiotics previously banned by the US…