Researchers are developing a way to trace detailed communication between cells.
Month: July 2013
Gamblers like noisy slot machines — it reinforces the rewarding feeling after a win
Winning sounds on slot machines make gambling more exciting, according to a new study. Moreover,…
New system to harness energy from ocean currents
Researchers have created and are testing a prototype of a device to harness energy from…
The ribosome: New target for antiprion medicines
The key to treating neurodegenerative prion diseases such as mad cow disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease…
Age affects how married couples handle conflict
Arguing with your spouse about where to go on vacation or how to handle the…
Hearing loss from loud blasts may be treatable
Long-term hearing loss from loud explosions, such as blasts from roadside bombs, may not be…
Brain differences seen in depressed preschoolers
A key brain structure that regulates emotions works differently in preschoolers with depression compared with…
Cattle flatulence doesn’t stink with biotechnology: Farmers could improve air quality by using hormones
According to animal scientists, emerging biotechnologies can reduce the environmental impact of cattle production. Feed…
Astronomer uncovers the hidden identity of an exoplanet
Hovering about 70 light-years from Earth –- that’s “next door” by astronomical standards –– is…
It’s about time: Disrupted internal clocks play role in disease
Researchers have a possible explanation why some alcoholics develop liver disease: Disrupted circadian rhythms can…