Whether we run to catch a bus or reach for a pen: Activities that involve…
Month: June 2013
Drought, river fragmentation forcing endangered fish out of water, biologist finds
North American drought has caused dramatic changes in native fish communities.
Brand leadership is unlikely to be regained once lost
Business history is littered with the remains of fallen giants. Yuban coffee, Fels Naptha laundry…
Surgeons implant bioengineered vein: Kidney dialysis patient first in U.S. to receive lab-grown blood vessel
In a first-of-its-kind operation in the United States, a team of doctors created a bioengineered…
Autism discovery paves way for early blood test and therapeutic options
Cells from individuals with autism spectrum disorders showed significantly decreased metabolism of the amino acid…
Most youth football player concussions occur during games, not practice
Despite the lack of data regarding the rates of concussions in youth football, concerns have…
Evolutionary history of a cancer-related gene
Scientists have described how a genetic duplication that took place in the vertebrate ancestor some…
‘Caldas tear’ resolves puzzling seismic activity beneath Colombia
Colombia sits atop a complex geological area where three tectonic plates are interacting, producing seismicity…
Reversal cells may tip the balance between bone formation and resorption in health and disease
By analyzing biopsy specimens from patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis and primary hyperparathyroidism, investigators have begun…
Sensitive flow sensor: Hair sensor uncovers hidden signals
An “artificial cricket hair” used as a sensitive flow sensor has difficulty detecting weak, low-frequency…