For decades researchers have recorded sounds from whales and other marine mammals, using a variety…
Month: March 2013
Genetic analysis saves major apple-producing region of Washington state
A genetic analysis has saved a major apple-producing region of Washington state.
Physical activity during youth may help reduce fracture risk in old age
Get out there and regularly kick that soccer ball around with your kids, you may…
Nerve mapping technology improves surgery for compressed nerves
Nerve mapping technology allows surgeons to determine whether surgery has been effective for relieving pressure…
The Hidden Dangers in Third-Party App Sites
Downloading from third-party app sites can be tempting for users – they offer ‘free’ versions…
The Hidden Dangers in Third-Party App Sites
Downloading from third-party app sites can be tempting for users – they offer ‘free’ versions…
Certain bacteria suppress production of toxic shock toxin: Probiotic potential looms
Certain Streptococci increase their production of toxic shock syndrome toxin 1, sometimes to potentially dangerous…
First migration from Africa less than 95,000 years ago: Ancient hunter-gatherer DNA challenges theory of early out-of-Africa migrations
Recent measurements of the rate at which children show DNA changes not seen in their…
Blocking an inflammation pathway prevents cardiac fibrosis, study suggests
New research shows that blocking an enzyme that promotes inflammation can prevent the tissue damage…
Immune-cell therapy could strengthen promising melanoma treatment
Scientists have used newly developed nanotechnology chips (multidimensional and multiplexed immune monitoring assays) to successfully…