The cells that slough off from a cancerous tumor into the bloodstream are genetically diverse,…
Month: May 2012
Immune System: How memory B cells stay ‘in class’ to fight different infections
Scientists have made an important discovery about the internal programming of B cells, the immune…
Some giant planets in other systems most likely to be alone
“Hot Jupiter-type” planets are most likely to be alone in their systems, according to new…
Eating fast increases diabetes risk
People who wolf down their food are two and a half times more likely to…
Increased bodyweight after stopping smoking may be due to changes in insulin secretion
Fear of putting on weight is one of the major reasons why smokers do not…
70 percent of beaches eroding on Hawaiian islands Kauai, Oahu, and Maui
An assessment of coastal change over the past century has found 70 percent of beaches…
Looking for Earths by looking for Jupiters
In the search for Earth-like planets, it is helpful to look for clues and patterns…
Homing in on supernova origins
Type Ia supernovae are important stellar phenomena, used to measure the expansion of the universe….
Taking America’s rarest snake back to the woods
Biologists have released seven young Louisiana pine snakes on a restored longleaf pine stand in…
Peak risk about 16 years old for teens misusing prescription drugs
The peak risk for misusing prescription pain relievers occurs in mid-adolescence, specifically about 16 years…