Evolution skeptics argue that some biological structures, like the eye, are too complex for natural…
Month: April 2013
Clues to heart disease in unexpected places
A major factor in the advance of heart disease is the death of heart tissue,…
Scientists use ‘the force’ (atomic force microscopy) to decode secrets of our gut
A new technique based on atomic force microscopy was developed to help “read” information encoded…
Secrets of bacterial slime revealed
Scientists have revealed the mechanism that causes a slime to form, making bacteria hard to…
Reactivating memories during sleep: Memory rehearsal during sleep can make a big difference in remembering later
Why do some memories last a lifetime while others disappear quickly? A new study suggests…
Scientists map elusive 3-D structure of telomerase enzyme, key actor in cancer, aging
Like finally seeing the gears of a watch and how they work together, all components…
Can one buy the right to name a planet? A response to recent name-selling campaigns
In the light of recent events, where the possibility of buying the rights to name…
L-carnitine significantly improves patient outcomes following heart attack, study suggests
L-carnitine significantly improves cardiac health in patients after a heart attack, say a multicenter team…
Gene may help identify risk of Alzheimer’s in African Americans
Researchers found minor differences between genes that contribute to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in African-Americans and…
Exercise or make dinner? Study finds adults trade one healthy act for another
American adults who prepare their own meals and exercise on the same day are likely…