A racial quota system at one of the leading universities in Brazil raised the proportion…
Month: September 2012
Who’s the most influential in a social graph? New software recognizes key influencers faster than ever
Determining the most influential person on a social media network is complex. Thousands of users…
Antibiotics improve exacerbations of mild-to-moderate COPD
Antibiotic treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanate improves moderate exacerbations in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
Allegedly useless parts of the human genome fulfil regulatory tasks
Heidelberg scientists contribute to the encyclopedia of all functional DNA elements in the human genome.
Ancient, humble critter proves: Newer isn’t always better
Tiny sea creatures called rhabdopleurids reside on the ocean floor, building homes of collagen on…
Rust never sleeps: Observations of electron hopping in iron oxide hold consequences for environment and energy
A multi-institutional team has directly observed electron hopping in iron oxide particles, a phenomenon that…
Biomarine-based value creation could increase six-fold by 2050
According to a newly published report, value creation within the Norwegian biomarine industry has the…
Exploration drilling to monitor earthquakes in the Istanbul area
Today the drilling starts for a seismic monitoring network on the Marmara Sea near Istanbul….
Experts recommend screening adults for hypertriglyceridemia every five years
The Endocrine Society has issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment…
Alzheimer’s experts provide strategic roadmap
This week, a strategic roadmap to help to the United States’ health care system cope…