Biologists have found that male baboons that have a high rank within their society recover…
Month: May 2012
Newly modified nanoparticle opens window on future gene editing technologies
Researchers are using nanoparticles to simultaneously deliver proteins and DNA into plant cells. The technology…
Seismic hazard: Faults discovered near Lake Tahoe could generate earthquakes ranging from 6.3 to 6.9
Results of a new US Geological Survey study conclude that faults west of Lake Tahoe,…
Male fertility genes discovered
A new study has revealed previously undiscovered genetic variants that influence fertility in men. The…
Anti-psychotic drug pushes cancer stem cells over the edge
An anti-psychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia appears to get rid of cancer stem cells…
DNA evidence shows that marine reserves help to sustain fisheries
Biologists have presented the first evidence that areas closed to all fishing are helping to…
Key gene found responsible for chronic inflammation, accelerated aging and cancer
Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have, for the first time, identified a single gene…
Protein necessary for behavioral flexibility discovered
Researchers have identified a protein necessary to maintain behavioral flexibility, which allows us to modify…
Exotic particles, chilled and trapped, form giant matter wave
Physicists have trapped and cooled exotic particles called excitons so effectively that they condensed and…
Synchronized brains: Feeling strong emotions makes people’s brains ‘tick together’
Human emotions are highly contagious. Seeing others’ emotional expressions such as smiles triggers often the…