In a new analysis of thousands of US women of childbearing age, researchers found that…
Month: November 2012
New light shed on virus associated with developmental delays and deafness
A new study reveals that primitive human stem cells are resistant to human cytomegalovirus (HCMV),…
Mathematics used to identify contamination in water distribution networks
New research considers the identification of contaminants in a water distribution network as an optimal…
Scientists sequence the wheat genome in breakthrough for global food security
An international team of scientists has completed a “shotgun sequencing” of the wheat genome. The…
Analysis of conflicting fish oil studies finds that omega-3 fatty acids still matter
A new analysis helps to sort through conflicting findings from literally hundreds of studies on…
Double duty: Immune system regulator found to protect brain from effects of stroke
A small molecule known to regulate white blood cells has a surprising second role in…
Experts recommend closer scrutiny of radiation exposure from CT scans
Amid increasing fear of overexposure to radiation from CT scans, a panel of experts has…
Scientists pair blood test and gene sequencing to detect cancer
Scientists have combined the ability to detect cancer DNA in the blood with genome sequencing…
Common drug reverses common effect of becker muscular dystrophy
Researchers have found in an initial clinical trial that a drug typically prescribed for erectile…
Major breakthrough in deciphering bread wheat’s genetic code
Scientists have unlocked key components of the genetic code of one of the world’s most…