An increased risk of autism spectrum disorders could result from an accumulation of many small,…
Month: October 2012
Research team develops single-crystal pump for miniaturized DNA forensics
A research team has developed a new type of micro pump that can be used…
NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center opens
The NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center, which houses one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers dedicated to…
Medication beliefs strongly affect individuals’ management of chronic diseases, expert says
Aging adults’ poor adherence to prescribed medication regimens is connected to their beliefs about the…
Companies should use caution when using unpopular puzzle interviews
In today’s tough job market, more job-seekers could be facing interview questions like this: Why…
Researchers find new way to prevent cracking in nanoparticle films
Making uniform coatings is a common engineering challenge, and, when working at the nanoscale, even…
Strengthening a billion-dollar gene in soybeans
Soybean cyst nematode does hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of damage each year. Crop…
New way to mimic the color and texture of butterfly wings
The colors of a butterfly’s wings are unusually bright and beautiful and are the result…
Mystery of nematode pest-resistant soybeans cracked: Gene also correlates with human diseases
The secrets of nematode resistant soybean plants are finally coming to light. Surprisingly, one of…
Gene suppression can reduce cold-induced sweetening in potatoes
Preventing activity of a key enzyme in potatoes could help boost potato quality by putting…