New research may revolutionize the biological understanding of some childhood psychiatric disorders. Scientists found that…
Month: October 2012
How and why herpes viruses reactivate to cause disease
The word “herpes” conjures negative stereotypes, but most people are infected with some form of…
Social factors trump genetic forces in forging friendships, study finds
Genetic similarities may help to explain why human birds of a feather flock together, but…
Aphid resistance in black raspberries
There’s good news for fans of black raspberries: scientists have found black raspberries that have…
Microscopic packets of stem cell factors could be key to preventing lung disease in babies
Researchers have found that microscopic particles containing proteins and nucleic acids called exosomes could potentially…
Scientists build the first all-carbon solar cell
Scientists have built the first solar cell made entirely of carbon, a promising alternative to…
Fat molecule ceramide may factor in muscle loss in older adults
A small study of older and younger men suggests that a build-up of a fat…
Biofuel breakthrough: Quick cook method turns algae into oil
It looks like Mother Nature was wasting her time with a multimillion-year process to produce…
Guidelines developed for extremely premature infants shown to be life-changing
For the last decade, prematurity has been the leading cause of infant mortality in the…
One step closer to rollable, foldable e-Devices
New research brings industry and consumers closer to several improvements in e-Readers and tablets, including…