Why do brands such as Manchester United and Apple capture hearts and minds? How do…
Month: May 2013
Dead stars ‘polluted’ with planetary debris: Signs of Earth-like planets found
Astronomers have found signs of Earth-like planets in an unlikely place: the atmospheres of a…
Mapping the embryonic epigenome: How genes are turned on and off during early human development
A large, multi-institutional research team has published a sweeping analysis of how genes are turned…
Popular diabetes drug does not improve survival rates after cancer
Despite previous scientific studies that suggest diabetes drug metformin has anti-cancer properties, a new, first-of-its-kind…
Loss of eastern hemlock will affect forest water use
The loss of eastern hemlock from forests in the Southern Appalachian region of the United…
Elevated cadmium levels linked to disease: Men especially affected
People with higher levels of cadmium in their urine — evidence of chronic exposure to…
Studies generate comprehensive list of genes required by innate system to defend sex cells
Investigators have published studies revealing many previously unknown components of an innate system that defends…
How nerve wiring self-destructs
Many medical issues affect nerves, from injuries and chemotherapy to glaucoma and multiple sclerosis. The…
Research reveals cancer-suppressing protein ‘multitasks’
The understanding of how a powerful protein called p53 protects against cancer development has been…
Social connections drive the ‘upward spiral’ of positive emotions and health
People who experience warmer, more upbeat emotions may have better physical health because they make…