To engineers, it’s a tale as old as time: Electrical current is carried through materials…
Month: March 2013
Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance
Many of today’s running shoes feature a heavy cushioned heel. New research found that these…
Living in a sunny climate does not improve vitamin D levels in hip fracture patients
While it is well known that a majority of hip fracture patients of all ages…
How proteins read meta DNA code
Scientists have accurately calculated the sliding mechanism for deciphering the second genetic code written within…
Adoption and risk management in fish: how cichlids prevent their young from being eaten
For a variety of reasons, many humans choose to adopt children. More surprisingly, adoption is…
New nanomedicine resolves inflammation, promotes tissue healing
Researchers have developed biodegradable nanoparticles that are capable of delivering inflammation-resolving drugs to sites of…
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Recently, it was reported that Google was unilaterally removing all ad-blocking apps from the official…
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Recently, it was reported that Google was unilaterally removing all ad-blocking apps from the official…
Scientists find origins of teamwork in our nearest relative the chimpanzee
Teamwork has been fundamental in humanity’s greatest achievements but scientists have found that working together…
Hormone combination shows promise in the treatment of obesity and diabetes
A new treatment combining two hormones can reduce appetite, according to new research. This early…