One of the world’s most important fossils has a story to tell about the brain…
Month: May 2012
New research brings satellite measurements and global climate models closer
One popular climate record that shows a slower atmospheric warming trend than other studies contains…
Protein may represent a switch to turn off B cell lymphoma
Researchers studying molecular signals that drive B cell lymphoma have found a key biological pathway…
Screening for breast cancer without X-rays: Lasers and sound merge in promising diagnostic technique
In the first phase of clinical testing of a new imaging device, researchers in the…
Oral zinc may lessen common cold symptoms but adverse effects are common
Oral zinc treatments may shorten the duration of symptoms of the common cold in adults,…
Keeping obesity rates level could save nearly $550 billion over 2 decades
Researchers have forecast the cost savings and rise in obesity prevalence over the next two…
One supernova type, two different sources
The exploding stars known as Type Ia supernovae serve an important role in measuring the…
Allergies: Gut flora affects maturation of B cells in infants
Infants whose gut is colonised by E. coli bacteria early in life have a higher…
Biomarkers can reveal irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is hard to diagnose as well as treat, but researchers have…
New eye imaging techniques are on the horizon
The same technology used by astronomers to obtain clear views of distant stars is now…