Trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure has possible links to increased liver cancer risk, and the relationship between…
Month: May 2013
Climate change threatens extinction for 82 percent of California native fish
Of 121 native fish species in California, researchers predict 82 percent are likely to be…
Biologists take snapshot of fleeting protein process
Structural biologists have captured the first three-dimensional crystalline snapshot of a critical but fleeting process…
Healthy lifestyle choices mean fewer memory complaints
To examine the impact of these lifestyle choices on memory throughout adult life, researchers polled…
Ketamine cousin rapidly lifts depression without side effects, study suggests
GLYX-13, a molecular cousin to ketamine, induces similar antidepressant results without the street drug side…
Croaking chorus of Cuban frogs make noisy new neighbors
Scientists have shown the adverse impact of invasive frog species’ songs.
Innovative new nanotechnology stops bed bugs in their tracks – literally
Bed bugs now need to watch their step. Researchers have developed a safe, non-chemical resource…
Novel approach to create red blood cells, platelets in vitro
A study led by Boston University School of Medicine has identified a novel approach to…
Researchers gain insight into key protein linked to cancers, neurodegenerative disorders
Researchers studying a key molecular player called Hsp70 that is responsible for protein homeostasis have…
Ultrasound ‘Making Waves’ for Enhancing Biofuel Production
Engineers are using high-frequency sound waves to break down plant materials in order to cook…