A new analysis of factors that predict basal cell carcinoma recurrence in high-risk people finds…
Month: July 2012
Scientists explore molecular link between arsenic exposure and lung cancer
Arsenic is a natural element in the environment, sometimes found in air, soil and water….
Antidepressant ZOLOFT packs potential to fight fungal meningitis
Biologists have shown that ZOLOFT®, one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the world,…
Increasing dopamine in brain’s frontal cortex decreases impulsive tendency
Raising levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the frontal cortex of the brain significantly decreased…
Gene therapy holds promise for reversing congenital hearing loss
A new gene therapy approach can reverse hearing loss caused by a genetic defect in…
Pioneering study shows drug can purge dormant HIV
Pioneering research shows that a drug used to treat certain types of lymphoma was able…
Crucial protein for peripheral nerve repair manufactured within axon near injury site
Contrary to scientific belief, a crucial protein for peripheral nerve repair is manufactured within the…
Hidden rift valley discovered beneath West Antarctica reveals new insight into ice loss
Scientists have discovered a one mile deep rift valley hidden beneath the ice in West…
Chemical makes blind mice see; compound holds promise for treating humans
Neuroscientists and ophthalmologists have synthesized a chemical that, when injected into the eyes of genetically…
Tropical biodiversity arks reach tipping point: Threats in sustaining biodiversity
Establishing protection over a swath of land seems like a good way to conserve its…