A new study shows surgical proficiency levels are achieved at variable rates and suggests current…
Month: October 2012
World Food Day 2012: Food scientists working to find sustainable solutions to world hunger
In honor of World Food Day on October 16, 2012, the Institute of Food Technologists…
New light shed on cancer risks associated with night work
Night work can increase cancer risk in men, according to a new study. The study…
New rapid and point of care hepatitis C tests could be global game changers
Timely screening and diagnosis is critical to the success of new treatments and ultimately to…
Personalized genomic medicine: How much can it really empower patients?
Personalized genomic medicine is hailed as a revolution that will empower patients to take control…
Can vaccines be delivered via the lungs instead of by injection?
In addition to the obvious benefit of eliminating the need for an injection, new vaccine…
New findings could help speed recovery, alleviate pain associated with spinal cord injury
New research demonstrates how new scientific knowledge is driving innovative treatments for spinal cord injuries….
Realizing the potential of stem cell therapy: Studies report progress in developing treatments for diseases and injuries
New animal studies provide additional support for investigating stem cell treatments for Parkinson’s disease, head…
Even your fat cells need sleep, according to new research
Challenging the old notion that the function of sleep is to rest the brain, researchers…
NASA’s WISE colors in unknowns on Jupiter asteroids
Scientists using data from NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, have uncovered new clues…