Excitation of neurons depends on the selected influx of certain ions through specific channels. Obviously,…
Month: July 2012
Men with prostate cancer more likely to die from other causes
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to die from the disease than from…
Lower vitamin D could increase risk of dying, especially for frail, older adults
A new study concludes that among older adults – especially those who are frail –…
Repetitious, time-intensive magical rituals considered more effective, study shows
A new psychology study shows the reasons why people find logic in magical rituals. The…
Study identifies receptor’s role in regulating obesity, type 2 diabetes
A recent study demonstrates that the A2b-type adenosine receptor, A2bAR, plays a significant role in…
Researchers unveil molecular details of how bacteria propagate antibiotic resistance
A research team may have found a new way to prevent “superbugs” from genetically propagating…
Diabetes research reveals important link to overcoming ‘lazy insulin granules’
Scientists have made an important discovery on the role of a SNARE protein known as…
Students discover methane seep ecosystem
During a recent oceanographic expedition off San Diego, graduate student researchers discovered convincing evidence of…
No LOL matter: Tween texting may lead to poor grammar skills
Text messaging may offer tweens a quick way to send notes to friends and family,…
Controlling monkey brains and behavior with light
Researchers have for the first time shown that they can control the behavior of monkeys…