A new United Nations analysis shows the world population could reach nearly 11 billion by…
Month: June 2013
Study points to role of nervous system in arthritis
Reducing levels of nerve-growth factor may be a key to developing better pain treatments.
Light-carved ‘nano-volcanoes’ hold promise for drug delivery
Researchers have developed a method for creating “nano-volcanoes” by shining various colors of light through…
After an ACL tear: Research opens door to new treatments to improve recovery for athletes
Striking the likes of Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose, L.A. Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and Detroit Tigers’…
New molecular-level understanding of the brain’s recovery after stroke
A specific MicroRNA, a short set of RNA (ribonuclease) sequences, naturally packaged into minute (50…
DNA brings materials to life: DNA-coated colloids help create novel self-assembling materials
A colloid is a substance spread out evenly inside another substance. Everyday examples include milk,…
Gene variants may predict who will benefit from breast cancer prevention drugs
In women at high risk for breast cancer, a long-term drug treatment can cut the…
Gene offers an athlete’s heart without the exercise
Researchers have found that a single gene poses a double threat to disease: Not only…
Brain-imaging technique can help diagnose movement disorders
A new study suggests a promising brain-imaging technique has the potential to improve diagnoses for…
Repairing turbines with the help of robots
Compressor and turbine blades are important components in aircraft engines and gas turbines. When they…