Twin NASA probes orbiting the moon have generated the highest resolution gravity field map of…
Month: December 2012
Where ‘where it’s at’ is at in the brain
A new study in the journal Neuron suggests that the brain uses a different region…
Antibody therapy clears Alzheimer’s plaques in mice, study shows
Antibodies against amyloid beta protein deposits that are thought to play a role in Alzheimer’s…
ApoE is an ideal target for halting progression of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists say
Despite researchers’ best efforts, no drug exists that can slow, halt or reverse the onslaught…
Research identifies a way to block memories associated with PTSD or drug addiction
New research could lead to better treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and drug addiction…
Advice for bag-in-box wine drinkers: Keep it cool
Bag-in-box wines are more likely than their bottled counterparts to develop unpleasant flavors, aromas and…
Plastics used in some medical devices break down in a previously unrecognized way
Scientists have discovered a previously unrecognized way that degradation can occur in silicone-urethane plastics that…
Communications training, surgical checklist can reduce costly postoperative complications
A new study reports that surgical site infections, blood clots, and urinary tract infections are…
First synthesis of gold nanoparticles inside human hair for dyeing and much more
In a discovery with applications ranging from hair dyeing to electronic sensors to development of…
Wireless communication’s crystal ball
By now, wireless connections like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are just as commonplace in industry. Yet…