New research describes a potential new therapeutic approach for improving memory and modifying disease progression…
Month: May 2012
Hot sauce ingredient reduces ‘beer belly’ fat as a weight-loss surgery alternative
The ingredient that gives hot sauce its heat could play a role in the future…
Sunscreen ingredient may be linked to endometriosis
Scientists are reporting a possible link between the use of sunscreen containing a certain ingredient…
Soybeans soaked in warm water naturally release key cancer-fighting substance
Soybeans soaking in warm water could become a new “green” source for production of a…
ESA declares end of mission for Envisat
Just weeks after celebrating its tenth year in orbit, communication with the Envisat satellite was…
Encyclopedia of Life reaches historic one million species pages milestone
The Encyclopedia of Life has surged past one million pages of content with the addition…
Blood test could show women at risk of Postnatal Depression
Researchers have discovered a way of identifying which women are most at risk of postnatal…
Molecule found that inhibits estrogen, key risk factor for endometrial and breast cancers
Researchers have discovered a molecule that inhibits the action of estrogen. This female hormone plays…
Babies’ brains benefit from music lessons, even before they can walk and talk
After completing the first study of its kind, researchers have discovered that very early musical…
Cellist achieves optimal performance through neurofeedback
“Practice makes perfect,” the saying goes. Optimal performance, however, can require more than talent, effort,…