Contrary to conventional wisdom, short-term hearing loss after sustained exposure to loud noise does not…
Month: April 2013
National study of scientist-educators reveals surprises in training, funding
The first large-scale study of US science faculty with education specialties concludes that their training…
Nanodiamonds could improve effectiveness of breast cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a new drug delivery system based on nanodiamonds to effectively delivery cancer…
The bigger the group, the smaller the chance of interracial friendship
The larger the group, the smaller the chance of forming interracial friendships, a new study…
Multitasking runners can read on a treadmill using new system
A new innovation allows treadmill users to work their bodies and brains at the same…
Cancer cell metabolism kills: Possible new therapies targeting energy supply of cancer cells?
Adenosine-5’-triphosphate (ATP) is the main energy source for all forms of work inside our cells….
Drinking cup of beetroot juice daily may help lower blood pressure
A cup of beetroot juice a day may help reduce your blood pressure, according to…
Brain development is guided by junk DNA that isn’t really junk
Specific DNA once dismissed as junk plays an important role in brain development and might…
Doctors freeze nerves to knock chronic pain out cold
For the millions of Americans who rely on pain medications for neuralgia, a condition where…
Fainting may run in families while triggers may not
New research suggests that fainting may be genetic and, in some families, only one gene…