Neutron scattering experiments have provided new insights into the origin of the side effects of…
Month: October 2012
Insights into new therapy for rare form of cystic fibrosis
Scientists have established that a drug recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration…
Enigmatic nematics: Law of hydrodynamics governing the way internally driven systems behave could explain their complex structure
Physicists use hydrodynamics to understand the physical mechanism responsible for changes in the long-range order…
How to make stem cells: Nuclear reprogramming moves a step forward
The idea of taking a mature cell and removing its identity (nuclear reprogramming) so that…
US shale gas drives up coal exports
The US is burning less coal due to shale gas production, however millions of tons…
Atrial fibrillation is a ‘modifiable’ risk factor for stroke
There is good evidence that people with an irregular heart beat should have it checked…
New approach to HIV vaccine development: Tricking the immune system
Scientists are seeking to speed up the development of an HIV-vaccine through a rigorous exchange…
‘Curiosity’ on Mars sits on rocks similar to those found in marshes in Mexico
Millions of years ago fire and water forged the gypsum rocks locked in at Cuatro…
‘Beam me to my meeting:’ Video conferencing much improved
Forget about crackly lines or blurry webcams. Video conferencing has just got a whole lot…
Eye movements and the search for biomarkers for schizophrenia
There is a long history of research on impaired eye movements associated with schizophrenia. Using…