People suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at an increased risk…
Month: June 2013
Scientists find potential new clues for identifying breast cancer risk
New research provides critical insights into how normal breast precursor cells may be genetically vulnerable…
Biomarker could help scientists choose the right cell line when conducting stem cell experiments
Stem cells that strongly express a gene called WNT3 are biased to develop into cells…
Roman seawater concrete holds the secret to cutting carbon emissions
Scientists analyzed samples from a Roman breakwater submerged in the Bay of Naples for over…
Bringing cheaper, ‘greener’ lighting to market with inkjet-printed hybrid quantum dot LEDs
It’s not easy going green. For home lighting applications, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) hold…
Cognitive ability differences among the elderly explained
A new study shows compelling evidence that associations between cognitive ability and cortical grey matter…
Behold the 9-day fresh strawberry: New approach to slowing rot doubles berry shelf life
Scientists have developed a way to double the shelf life of strawberries. Shining UV light…
Exposure to rocket attacks in Israel increases adolescent violence
A study followed 362 Israeli adolescents from the southwestern Negev from 2008 to 2011, and…
Catalyst could jump-start e-cars, green energy
Scientists have designed a new type of nanostructured-carbon-based catalyst that could pave the way for…
New way to improve stem cells’ cartilage formation
Bioengineers are interested in finding innovative ways to grow new cartilage from a patient’s own…