An artificial bone scaffold could enhance the treatment of bone damage and defects through bone…
Month: July 2012
Neural precursor cells induce cell death in certain brain tumors
Neural precursor cells in the young brain suppress certain brain tumors such as high-grade gliomas,…
Ancient alteration of seawater chemistry linked with past climate change
Scientists have discovered a potential cause of Earth’s “icehouse climate” cooling trend of the past…
New compounds inhibit prion infection
Researchers have identified a new class of compounds that inhibit the spread of prions, misfolded…
‘Red tide’ species is deadlier than first thought
Researchers have discovered that the plankton species Alexandrium tamarense — prominent in harmful algal blooms…
Why does a vivid memory ‘feel so real?’
Neuroscientists have found strong evidence that vivid memory and directly experiencing the real moment can…
New species of ancient rodents hint at what could be world’s oldest grasslands
Researchers have described two ancient species of South American rodents, including the oldest chinchilla, a…
New findings break tanning misconceptions: There is no such thing as a safe tan
UV-induced melanin formation (tanning), traditionally thought to protect against skin cancer, has now been shown…
Powerful class of antioxidants may be potent Parkinson’s treatment
A new and powerful class of antioxidants could one day be a potent treatment for…
New model of disease contagion ranks US airports in terms of their spreading influence
A new model of disease contagion ranks US airports in terms of their spreading influence….