Human glioblastoma multiforme, one of the most common, aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer,…
Month: July 2013
No link between prenatal mercury exposure and autism-like behaviors found
The potential impact of exposure to low levels of mercury on the developing brain —…
Oldest European fort in the inland U.S. discovered in Appalachians
The remains of the earliest European fort in the interior of what is now the…
Protons hop from one water molecule to another given suitable energy conditions
Protons, as positively charged hydrogen ions, move very rapidly in water from one water molecule…
Secrets of mussels’ clinginess revealed
Understanding the strength of the shellfish’s underwater attachments could enable better glues and biomedical interfaces.
A new weapon against stroke
Stem cell research for stroke has focused on developing therapeutic neurons — the primary movers…
Tropical ecosystems regulate variations in Earth’s carbon dioxide levels
Rising temperatures, influenced by natural events such as El NiƱo, have a corresponding increase in…
New record for cosmic X-ray sightings: Exploring extreme universe with rich new resource
Scientists have set a new record for cosmic X-ray sources ever sighted — creating an…
Is a common food fungus worsening the AIDS epidemic?
A type of fungus coating much of the stored corn, wheat, rice and nuts in…
Major cities often safest places in the U.S.
Overturning a commonly-held belief that cities are inherently more dangerous than suburban and rural communities,…