When it comes to motivating others and ourselves, it turns out offering rewards in defined…
Month: May 2013
Adult stem cells could hold key to cure type 1 diabetes
Scientists have discovered that by combining cells from bone marrow with a new drug may…
Change, conflict cue memories of life’s milestones
What will your kids remember about the life stories you tell them? New research shows…
Putting the brakes on distracted driving
If you’re still using your mobile phone behind the wheel, University of Alberta sociology researcher…
New possibilities for prostate cancer treatment revealed
Researchers have identified a sub-group of cells that could contribute to prostate cancer recurrence, opening…
Safe for stroke patients to continue blood thinners before minor surgical procedures
It is is likely safe to continue taking blood thinners before minor procedures such as…
Improving ‘crop per drop’ could boost global food security and water sustainability
Improvements in crop water productivity — the amount of food produced per unit of water…
Neuroscientists discover new phase of synaptic development
Students preparing for final exams might want to wait before pulling an all-night cram session…
Gene that helps honey bees find flowers (and get back home) discovered
Honey bees don’t start out knowing how to find flowers or even how to get…
Gene therapy gives mice broad protection to pandemic flu strains, including 1918 flu
Researchers have developed a new gene therapy to thwart a potential influenza pandemic. They demonstrated…