A cocktail of three specific genes can reprogram cells in the scars caused by heart…
Month: January 2013
Long-term consequences for those suffering traumatic brain injury
Researchers studying the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) using rat models, have found…
Computer scientists find vulnerabilities in Cisco VoIP phones
Researchers have found vulnerabilities in Cisco VoIP telephones, recently demonstrating how they can insert malicious…
New way to study permafrost soil, above and below ground
Scientists have developed a new way to explore the little-known world of permafrost soils, which…
Pronunciation of ‘s’ sounds impacts perception of gender, researcher finds
A person’s style of speech — not just the pitch of his or her voice…
Pioneering research on Type 2 diabetes
While legions of medical researchers have been looking to understand the genetic basis of disease…
Shifting the balance between good fat and bad fat
Researchers have a new theory about what causes the body to store more fat and…
Waste removal in worms reveals new mechanism to regulate calcium signaling
Calcium is so much more than the mineral that makes our bones and teeth strong:…
Drainage ditches can help clean up field runoff
Vegetated drainage ditches can help capture pesticide and nutrient loads in field runoff, scientists report….
Why good resolutions about taking up a physical activity can be hard to keep
Physical inactivity is a major public health problem that has both social and neurobiological causes….