Researchers are designing, by means of laser application, nanostructured reliefs on surfaces so that they…
Month: July 2012
Anxiety disorders in poor moms likely to result from poverty, not mental illness, study suggests
Poor mothers are more likely to be classified as having the mental illness known as…
DNDi and Cipla to develop four-in-one pediatric antiretroviral drug combination
Researchers are working to develop and produce an improved first-line antiretroviral combination therapy specifically adapted…
‘Seeds’ of massive black holes found at the center of the Milky Way galaxy
Many galaxies contain enormous amounts of molecular gas in small areas near their nuclei. Highly…
How hosts recognize bacteria
We are surrounded by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. The fact that we nevertheless do…
Dominant deer hinds choose the best food
When food is abundant, it seems that animals do not have to compete but dominant…
Go-fast ‘dimples’ may be the secret to running success
In the run-up to London’s 2012 Olympic Games, research revealed by a sports science expert…
Parkinson’s: Newly discovered antibody could facilitate early diagnosis
Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease are a result of pathogenic changes to proteins. In the…
Vitamin D may protect lung function in smokers
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with worse lung function and more rapid decline in lung…
A Look at Google Bouncer
The number of Android malware in the wild has been growing explosively since late 2011. To…