Scientists have detailed a new target for anti-cancer drug development that is sitting at the…
Month: October 2012
2012 Antarctic ozone hole second smallest in 20 years
The average area covered by the Antarctic ozone hole this year was the second smallest…
Plants provide accurate low-cost alternative for diagnosis of West Nile Virus
Biologists have developed a new method of testing for West Nile, using plants to produce…
Video game with biofeedback teaches children to curb their anger
Children with serious anger problems can be helped by a video game that hones their…
Moderate drinking decreases number of new brain cells
Moderate to binge drinking significantly reduces the structural integrity of the adult brain. The new…
For presidential candidates, image may trump debate issues, experts say
The wide swings in debate performances by this year’s presidential candidates reflect the fact that…
How to stop winter from weathering your skin: Top ten tips for preventing ‘winter itch’
All winter flakes are not made of snow. Cold weather, with its low relative humidity,…
Important flu recommendations for high-risk populations
While it is important to get vaccinated against the flu virus as early as possible,…
Pigs may look healthy but can test positive for flu at fairs
More than 80 percent of pigs that tested positive for influenza A virus at Ohio…
Revealing a mini-supermassive black hole
One of the lowest mass supermassive black holes ever observed in the middle of a…