Cryptic comments seem to have an ambiguous, obscure or hidden meaning. In biology, cryptic species…
Month: March 2013
Prediction of seasonal flu strains improves chances of universal vaccine
Researchers have determined a way to predict and protect against new strains of the flu…
Antarctic and Arctic insects use different genetic mechanisms to cope with lack of water
Although they live in similarly extreme ecosystems at opposite ends of the world, Antarctic insects…
Does expressing anger on online rant-sites make you feel better or worse?
Little is known about the value and emotional consequences of expressing anger on the Internet….
Eel migration study reveals porbeagle shark predation in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Satellite tracking tags used to elucidate the migratory path of American eels from the St….
Brain spikes: Synchrony may be key to cracking brain’s neural code
Biomedical engineers have detailed research progress toward “reading and writing the neural code.” The neural…
Financial incentives affect prostate cancer treatment patterns
According to a new study, prostate cancer patients of urologists who own expensive radiation equipment…
Fungi may be able to replace plastics one day
Fungi, with the exception of shitake and certain other mushrooms, tend to be something we…
Clot-busting drug as effective as angioplasty, study suggests
A clot-busting therapy may benefit some heart attack patients who cannot have immediate angioplasty, according…
Drug reduces chest pain in patients with diabetes
A commonly used anti-anginal drug reduces chest pain in patients with type 2 diabetes and…