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Month: June 2013
Over-produced autism gene alters synapses, affects learning and behavior in mice
A gene linked to autism spectrum disorders that was manipulated in two lines of transgenic…
‘Belief in science’ increases in stressful situations
A faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of…
Genetic testing of rare blood cancer reveals new mutation
A recent article describes genetic testing of a rare blood cancer called atypical chronic neutrophilic…
Resistivity switch is window to role of magnetism in iron-based superconductors
Physicists have discovered surprising changes in electrical resistivity in iron-based superconductors. The findings offer further…
Scientists discover how HIV kills immune cells; Findings have implications for HIV treatment
Untreated HIV infection destroys a person’s immune system by killing infection-fighting cells, but precisely when…
Firefighting robot paints 3-D thermal imaging picture for rescuers
Engineers have developed new image processing techniques for rapid exploration and characterization of structural fires…
Multiple sclerosis: Phase 1 trial safely resets patients’ immune systems, reduces attack on myelin protein
A phase 1 clinical trial for the first treatment to reset the immune system of…
Electronic stimulation therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is safe, effective, new study suggests
A clinical study suggests that electronic stimulation therapy reduces obstructive sleep apnea and is safe…
New microfluidic method expands toolbox for nanoparticle manipulation
Researchers have developed a new flow-based method for manipulating and confining single particles in free…