Researchers have succeeded in showing experimentally that vacuums have properties not previously observed. According to…
Month: February 2013
Superbugs may have a soft spot, after all
The overuse of antibiotics has created strains of bacteria resistant to medication, making the diseases…
Microscopy technique could be key to improving cancer treatments with targeted therapeutic drugs
For scientists to improve cancer treatments with targeted therapeutic drugs, they need to be able…
Key component of China’s pollution problem: Scale of nitrogen’s effect on people and ecosystems revealed
It’s no secret that China is faced with some of the world’s worst pollution. Until…
Protein that may control the spread of cancer discovered
Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism that may lead to more selective ways to stop…
Unlimited source of human kidney cells created
Researchers have successfully generated human kidney cells from human embryonic stem cells in vitro1. Specifically,…
Taking omega-3 supplements may help prevent skin cancer, new study finds
Taking omega-3 fish oils could help to protect against skin cancer, according to new research….
Fungal cleaning crew: Chemists determine the structure of an enzyme that breaks down dyes
Fungi serve as a kind of natural cleaning crew for the ecosystem. They form enzymes…
Now hear this: Forerunners of inner-ear cells that enable hearing identified
Researchers have identified a group of progenitor cells in the inner ear that can become…
Bariatric surgery restores pancreatic function by targeting belly fat
Researchers have found that gastric bypass surgery reverses diabetes by uniquely restoring pancreatic function in…