New details into the activation of a cell surface protein that has been strongly linked…
Month: February 2013
Artificial atoms allow for magnetic resonance on individual cells: Technique for MRIs on molecular scale
Researchers have developed a technique similar to the MRI but has higher resolution and sensitivity,…
Tree die-off triggered by hotter temperatures
Scientists have determined that the recent widespread die-off of Colorado trembling aspen trees is a…
Visualizing biological networks in 4-D: Unique microscope captures motion of DNA structures
Every great structure depends on specific mechanical properties to remain strong and reliable. Rigidity is…
Security risks of extreme weather and climate change
A new study, conducted specifically to explore the forces driving extreme weather events and their…
How you treat others may depend on whether you’re single or attached
With Valentine’s Day looming, many married couples will wish marital bliss for their single friends….
Large, ancient landslides delivered preferred upstream habitats for coho salmon
A study of the Umpqua River basin in the Oregon Coast Range helps explain natural…
Researchers strain to improve electrical material and it’s worth it
Like turning coal to diamond, adding pressure to an electrical material enhances its properties. Now…
Bisphenol A affects sex-specific reproductive behaviors in a monogamous animal species
A series of experiments studied the effects of prenatal exposure to bisphenol A on later…
Is lead poisoning behind some juvenile crime?
Six percent of all children ages one to two years and 11 percent of African-American…