New research shows that, much like Earth, the polar caps of Mars change with the…
Month: June 2012
Night work may put women’s health at risk
The risk of developing breast cancer is higher among women who have worked at night,…
Blogging relieves stress on new mothers
New mothers who read and write blogs may feel less alone than mothers who do…
Inhibitors of shuttle molecule show promise in acute leukemia
A novel family of experimental agents that blocks a molecule from shuttling proteins out of…
Detector of DNA damage: Structure of a repair factor revealed
Double-stranded breaks in cellular DNA can trigger tumorigenesis. Researchers have now determined the structure of…
New gravitational biology lab allows for testing in artificial gravity
NASA is expanding its existing capabilities for doing plant and animal tissue investigations on the…
Compact blue dwarf can’t hide from Hubble
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new view of the dwarf galaxy UGC…
Where to put nuclear waste: My backyard?
Researchers in Finland have found that acceptance of the site of a spent nuclear fuel…
From pomegranate peel to nanoparticles
Food waste is a growing problem in many parts of the world, but discarded fruit…
Sun exposure and sun-sensitive skin type decreased risk for pancreatic cancer
High levels of ultraviolet radiation at an individual’s birth location, sun-sensitive skin type and a…