An international team of researchers has found that certain bioactive components found in human milk…
Month: August 2012
Recreating a slice of the universe: Computational approach follows thousands of galaxies over billions of years
Scientists have invented a new computational approach that can accurately follow the birth and evolution…
New method to remove phosphorus from wastewater
Researchers are developing a new method of removing phosphorus from wastewater — a problem seriously…
High potency and synthetic marijuana pose real dangers in first weeks of pregnancy
Experts say the argument that marijuana is a harmless drug is no longer valid due…
Potential new treatment target identified for melanoma skin cancer
New research has identified a potential new target for the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest…
Better ways for developing, testing cancer therapies
Scientists have made valuable findings in the search for cancer’s cure. While researching ways to…
Doing the math to fight childhood obesity
Dieters often use online calorie calculators to stay true to their weight-loss plan. Translating the…
Pre-test genetic counseling increases cancer knowledge for BRCA patients
Researchers have found that when breast cancer patients are offered pre-test genetic counseling before definitive…
Karate black belts’ white matter shows how a powerful punch comes from the brain
Brain scans have revealed distinctive features in the brain structure of karate experts, which could…
Color-coded markers may help doctors diagnose neural diseases through the eyes
Scientists have devised several new fluorescent probes that change color depending on what type of…