A billon-frames-per-second film has captured the vibrations of gold nanocrystals in stunning detail for the…
Month: May 2013
Tomatoes: The world’s favorite fruit, only better-tasting and longer-lasting
Research with GM purple tomatoes could lead to improved varieties of tomatoes with consumer and…
New screening approach uncovers potential alternative drug therapies for neuroblastoma
Nearly two-thirds of patients with high-risk neuroblastoma — a common tumor that forms in the…
White tiger mystery solved: Coat color produced by single change in pigment gene
White tigers today are only seen in zoos, but they belong in nature, say researchers…
New target to boost plant resistance to insects and pathogens identified
Plants have evolved unique and sophisticated immune systems to defend themselves against insects and pathogens….
Molecule that triggers sensation of itch discovered
Scientists report they have discovered in mouse studies that a small molecule released in the…
Motion quotient: IQ predicted by ability to filter visual motion
A brief visual task can predict IQ, according to a new study. This surprisingly simple…
Powerful new method IDs therapeutic antibodies
Scientists have devised a powerful new technique for finding antibodies that have a desired biological…
Multiple research teams unable to confirm high-profile Alzheimer’s study
Teams of highly respected Alzheimer’s researchers failed to replicate what appeared to be breakthrough results…
Accurate distance measurement resolves major astronomical mystery
Astronomers have resolved a major problem in their understanding of a class of stars that…