A new statistical model predicts that by 2100 the number of people older than 85…
Month: August 2012
Dual action polyclonal antibody may offer more effective, safer protection against osteoporosis
A new study suggests that a polyclonal antibody that blocks follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in mice…
Coconut water is an excellent sports drink — for light exercise
Coconut water (Coconut liquid endosperm) is widely consumed in many countries as a refreshing beverage…
Teaching a microbe to make fuel
A genetically modified organism could turn carbon dioxide or waste products into a gasoline-compatible transportation…
Vitamin D supplementation can decrease risk of respiratory infections in children
A study conducted in Mongolian schoolchildren found that vitamin D supplementation decreased the risk of…
Patterning defect-free nanocrystal films with nanometer resolution
A new process could enable better LED displays, solar cells and biosensors — and foster…
Powerful new chip helps diagnose disease, analyzes protein interactions
Researchers have synthesized a grid-like array of short pieces of a disease-associated protein on silicon…
Spirituality correlates to better mental health regardless of religion, say researchers
Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world’s major religions, spirituality often enhances health…
Anthrax targets
A trawl of the genome of the deadly bacterium Bacillus anthracis has revealed a clutch…
Psychologists link emotion to vividness of perception and creation of vivid memories
Have you ever wondered why you can remember things from long ago as if they…