Researchers have discovered that disrupting a gene that acts as a regulatory switch to turn…
Month: April 2013
How Would You Like Your Assistant — Human or Robotic?
More than half of healthcare providers interviewed for a new study said that if they…
Shape-shifting mobile devices
Prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand could lay down the foundation for creating…
Residents concerned about health effects of hydrofracking
Some residents living in areas in Bradford, Co, Pa., near natural gas operations, also known…
Clarifying the effect of stem cell therapy on cancer
Injection of human stem cells into mice with tumors slowed down tumor growth, finds new…
How does pregnancy reduce breast cancer risk?
Being pregnant while young is known to protect a women against breast cancer. But why?…
Subclinical thyroid condition associated with increased cardiovascular mortality
Having high thyroid activity, and even “high-normal” levels, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular…
Plants moderate climate warming
As temperatures warm, plants release gases that help form clouds and cool the atmosphere, according…
Conversion from ‘bad’ fat to good fat
Scientists have shown for the first time that white and brown fat cells can directly…
Optimizing nanoparticles for commercial applications
Nanoparticles are used in many commercial products catalysts to cosmetics. A review describes recent work…