People with high blood pressure, who don’t take their anti-hypertensive drug treatments when they should,…
Month: July 2013
Bias pervades the scientific reporting of animal studies, research suggests
A new study suggests that the scientific literature could be compromised by substantial bias in…
‘Brown ocean’ can fuel inland tropical cyclones
In the summer of 2007, Tropical Storm Erin stumped meteorologists. Most tropical cyclones dissipate after…
Weight gain early in pregnancy means bigger, fatter babies
A researcher cautions against too much weight early into pregnancy, which leads to larger, chubbier…
Self-perpetuating signals may drive tumor cells to spread
Scientists have identified a self-perpetuating signaling circuit inside connective tissue cells that allows these cells…
Rare fossil of late Cretaceous plesiosaur discovered
Researchers have discovered the fossilized remains of an elasmosaur. A subgroup of the late Cretaceous…
Research supports mosquito indexing system that identifies best time to act against potential West Nile virus outbreaks
Researchers have unlocked some of the mysteries of West Nile virus outbreaks and shown that…
Step closer to custom-building new blood vessels
Researchers have coaxed stem cells into forming networks of new blood vessels in the laboratory,…
Predicting long-term success in college
Long-term success in college may be better predicted with Advanced Placement (AP) exams and personality…
Steering stem cells with magnets
By feeding stem cells tiny particles made of magnetized iron oxide, scientists can then use…