Marine biologists have studied the potential effects of ocean acidification on the larvae of cobia…
Month: April 2013
3-D scaffolds a new tool to fight cancer
Porous polymer scaffolds fabricated to support the growth of biological tissue for implantation may hold…
Mental illness linked to heavy cannabis use
People with mental illnesses are more than seven times more likely to use cannabis weekly…
Switching to a power stroke enables a tiny but important marine crustacean to survive
To escape from the jaws and claws of predators in cold, viscous water, marine copepods…
New insights on how spiral galaxies get their arms
Spiral galaxies are some of the most beautiful and photogenic residents of the universe. Our…
Stillbirth or pre-term birth outcomes linked to elevated risk of blood clots after pregnancy
Newly identified pregnancy-related events, such as stillbirth or pre-term birth, may dramatically increase a woman’s…
Tonsillectomy in adults with severe recurrent sore throats may benefit some people
Tonsillectomy may result in fewer severe sore throats and could benefit some adult patients, according…
Organ donation shortfall at large general hospitals in Ontario
Organ donation in Ontario is significantly less common at large general hospitals than at hospitals…
Cartilage damaged from exercise may aid in early osteoarthritis detection
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and currently there is no cure. A new…
Surprising findings in mitochondrial biology change long-standing ideas on the protein MTERF1
New findings in mitochondrial biology thoroughly change the idea scientists had for 20 years on…