Neurobiologists have gained new insights into how different types of nerve cells are formed in…
Month: December 2012
Shifting the safety balance for overnight workers
Sleep researchers have developed the world’s first screening tool to help reduce workplace accidents and…
‘Come out of the forest’ to save the trees
Global forestry experts call for broadened approach to tackle climate change and deforestation on sidelines…
New ‘pipeline’ device offers new option for difficult-to-treat aneurysms, study suggests
A new technology called the Pipeline embolization device (PED) shows encouraging results in patients with…
World’s smallest wrench puts new twist on microscopic manipulation; Harnesses laser light’s ability to gently push and pull
Harnessing laser light’s ability to gently push and pull microscopic particles, researchers have created the…
Less wait for travel could reduce drinking and driving in people with ‘urgency’ personality trait
Saving bar patrons’ time on their commute home could save lives. Psychologists have found that…
‘Junk DNA’ drives embryonic development
Researchers have discovered that microRNAs play an important role in embryonic development. The study pinpoints…
Stopping the flow of cancer cells promotes the spread of tumours
Researchers have discovered that the cellular component Prrx1 prevents cancer cells from lodging in other…
Physicist happens upon rain data breakthrough
A physicist and researcher who set out to develop a formula to protect Apollo sites…
Hubble spots a peculiar compact blue dwarf galaxy
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope captured an impressive image of the irregular galaxy NGC 5253….