The global burden of dengue infection is more than triple current estimates from the World…
Month: April 2013
Air pollution stunts coral growth
A new study has found that pollution from fine particles in the air — mainly…
Retinoic acid gradient visualized for the first time in an embryo
In a ground-breaking study, researchers report a new technique that allows them to visualize the…
Finding genes for childhood obesity: Genome wide study identifies genetic variants associated with childhood obesity
A new study has revealed promising targets for the development of new drugs against childhood…
Novel serum biomarker bilirubin predicted lung cancer risk in smokers
Smokers with low bilirubin levels were at increased risk for lung cancer incidence and mortality…
KDM1 may represent a new therapeutic target for glioma
Researchers have generated preclinical data demonstrating that the protein KDM1, which functions as a lysine…
Lift weights to lower blood sugar? White muscle helps keep blood glucose levels under control
Researchers have challenged a long-held belief that whitening of skeletal muscle in diabetes is harmful.
Ready for debut: Fruit-juice-infused chocolate with 50 percent less fat
Already renowned as a healthy treat when enjoyed in moderation, chocolate could become even more…
First tests of old patent medicine remedies from a museum collection
What was in Dr. F. G. Johnson’s French Female Pills and other scientifically untested elixirs,…
Engineering algae to make the ‘wonder material’ nanocellulose for biofuels and more
Genes from the family of bacteria that produce vinegar, Kombucha tea and nata de coco…