The rate of chemical processes in cells is dictated by the speed of movement (diffusion)…
Month: January 2013
‘Hungry twin’ stars gobble their first meals
Years of monitoring its infrared with the Spitzer instrument reveal that it becomes 10 times…
Novel materials shake ship scum
Just as horses shake off pesky flies by twitching their skin, ships may soon be…
‘Petri dish lens’ gives hope for new eye treatments
A cure for congenital sight impairment caused by lens damage is closer following new research….
Aztec conquest altered genetics among early Mexico inhabitants, new DNA study shows
For centuries, the fate of the original Otomi inhabitants of Xaltocan, the capital of a…
Giant carbon molecules for sustainable technologies
Scientists in the joint research project “FUNgraphen” are pinning their hopes for new technologies on…
Time spent watching television is not associated with death among breast cancer survivors
Study evaluates the link between sedentary time and death among cancer survivors. Spending a lot…
Jocks beat bookworms on brain test
English Premier League soccer players, NHL hockey players, France’s Top 14 club rugby players, and…
Potential of psilocybin to alleviate psychological and spiritual distress in cancer patients is revealed
A recently published book chapter reviews the potential of a novel psychoactive drug, psilocybin, in…
Electronic health records could help identify which patients most need ICU resources
Advances in health information technology may lead to more efficient use of limited and expensive…