Astronomers have discovered vast comet belts surrounding two nearby planetary systems known to host only…
Month: November 2012
New test to help heavy drinkers reduce alcohol intake
Researchers have developed a computer-based test that could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption.
New understanding of X chromosome inactivation
Scientists have broadened our understanding of how cells regulate silencing of the X chromosome in…
A rather thin and long new snake crawls out of one of Earth’s biodiversity hotspots
A team of Ecuadorian and American scientists have discovered a new species, belonging to a…
New mechanism for cancer progression discovered
Researchers have discovered an alternative mechanism for activating rhe oncogene Ras that does not require…
Brief exercise immediately enhances memory: Results apply to older adults both with and without cognitive deficits
A short burst of moderate exercise enhances the consolidation of memories in both healthy older…
New behavioral strategies may help patients learn to better control chronic diseases
Physicians should take a serious look at tools and strategies used in behavioral economics and…
Heavily indebted med students choosing primary care face greater financial challenges
Researchers have determined that heavily indebted medical students choosing primary care careers will experience difficulty…
Protein injection points to muscular dystrophy treatment
Scientists have discovered that injecting a novel human protein into muscle affected by Duchenne muscular…
Thawing of permafrost expected to cause significant additional global warming, not yet accounted for in climate predictions
Permafrost covering almost a quarter of the northern hemisphere contains 1,700 gigatonnes of carbon, twice…