A new study has identified the risk of major birth defects associated with different types…
Month: May 2012
Connected traffic system for emergency responders demonstrated
A prototype “smart drive” connected traffic system that can clear red light signals and warn…
Students more likely to be fit when physical education is mandatory
Fifth graders in California public school districts that comply with the state’s mandatory physical education…
Early spring means more bat girls
A study on bats suggests that bats produce twice as many female babies as male…
Scientists measure communication between stem cell-derived motor neurons and muscle cells
Researchers have developed a novel system to measure the communication between stem cell-derived motor neurons…
New technique could identify drugs that help fight broad range of viruses
Results of a new study demonstrate the feasibility of a novel strategy in drug discovery:…
Largest known crocodile could swallow a human
A crocodile large enough to swallow humans once lived in East Africa, according to new…
Parents important in steering kids away from sedentary activities
Parents can have a significant impact in steering young children away from too much time…
Are educators showing a ‘positive bias’ to minority students?
A psychology professor’s research indicates that public school teachers under-challenge minority students by providing them…
Scientists identify prostate cancer stem cells among low-PSA cells
Prostate cancer cells that defy treatment and display heightened tumor-generating capacity can be identified by…