Scientists generally think that reduced insulin production by the pancreas, a hallmark of type 2…
Month: September 2012
Neural stem cells regenerate axons in severe spinal cord injury; functional recovery in rats
A a new study, researchers were able to regenerate “an astonishing degree” of axonal growth…
In lung cancer, smokers have 10 times more genetic damage than never-smokers
Lung cancer patients with a history of smoking have 10 times more genetic mutations in…
Tracking stem cell reprogramming: Biologists reveal genes key to development of pluripotency, in single cells
Several years ago, biologists discovered that regular body cells can be reprogrammed into pluripotent stem…
‘Siloed’ agencies hindered in efforts to fight animal-to-human diseases, analysis finds
The “siloed” structure of U.S. health agencies is hindering efforts to spot and combat animal-to-human…
Devastating red alga discovered creeping north to maine
The shores of Appledore Island, Maine — just six miles from the New Hampshire coast…
Analysis estimates effective PrEP dosing
Several large clinical trials have demonstrated that a daily oral dose of one or two…
Cell death mystery yields new suspect for cancer drug development
A mysterious form of cell death, coded in proteins and enzymes, led to a discovery…
Computer program can identify rough sketches
Computer scientists have developed a new program that can recognize rough sketches in real time,…
First comprehensive review of European breast cancer screening programs finds benefits outweigh harm
A major review of breast cancer screening services in Europe has concluded that the benefits…