Biomedical engineers have developed a microfluidic chip to test for latent tuberculosis. They hope the…
Month: May 2012
Neuron-nourishing cells appear to retaliate in Alzheimer’s
When brain cells start oozing too much of the amyloid protein that is the hallmark…
Availability of hydrogen controls chemical structure of graphene oxide
A new study shows that the availability of hydrogen plays a significant role in determining…
Training our brains to see ourselves in a more attractive light
Researchers have designed a program called Mírate bien (Take a good look at yourself). It…
New means of safeguarding world fish stocks
Powerful and versatile new genetic tools will assist in safeguarding both European fish stocks and…
Severe nuclear reactor accidents likely every 10 to 20 years, European study suggests
Western Europe has the worldwide highest risk of radioactive contamination caused by major reactor accidents….
Flu shot during pregnancy shows unexpected benefits in large study
Getting a flu shot during pregnancy provides unanticipated benefits to the baby, according to the…
Deal website discretion: A deal a day can keep the consumer away
While daily deal websites and flash sale websites offer a service or product at a…
Space lawyer: Before humans step into commercial spaceflight, laws need giant leap
SpaceX’s launch to the International Space Station opens a new era in commercial spaceflight —…
Home damage after 9/11 linked with respiratory illness
Residents of Lower Manhattan who suffered home damage following the September 11 terrorist attacks are…