Are e-cigarettes harmful to users? An unresolved question. It’s harder still to judge the danger…
Month: December 2012
Genetic cause discovered for rare disorder of motor neurons
Scientists have identified an underlying genetic cause for a rare disorder of motor neurons, and…
X-ray vision can reveal moment of birth of violent supernovae
Astronomers have uncovered new evidence that suggests that X-ray detectors in space could be the…
Machines with built-in copy protection
Pirated goods cost industry billions, and expensive industrial goods like machining systems are becoming a…
Existing drugs may help more breast cancer patients
More patients can benefit from highly effective breast cancer drugs that are already available, according…
Ultra-shortened radiation treatment with novel dosing schedule is tolerated, study shows
New research shows that an ultra-shortened, accelerated breast irradiation treatment using a balloon device is…
Paradox of aging: The older we get, the better we feel?
Aging has been viewed as a period of progressive decline in physical, cognitive and psychosocial…
‘Organic’ leaves a bad taste in the mouths of some consumers
Labeling food as “organic” may not always lead to a positive impression, according to a…
New study sheds light on how Salmonella spreads in the body
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism used by bacteria to spread in the body. The…
Tiny structure gives big boost to solar power
Researchers have found a simple and economic way to nearly triple the efficiency of organic…