Climate changes how species interact with one another — and not just today. Scientists are…
Month: August 2013
Not only bone density, but also quality of bone predicts fracture risk
In a new study, bone histomorphometry and infrared spectroscopy revealed abnormal bone properties in children…
‘Insect soup’ holds DNA key for monitoring biodiversity
Scientists have shown that sequencing the DNA of crushed up creepy crawlies can accelerate the…
Origin of inflammation-driven pancreatic cancer decoded
Researchers have revealed the process by which chronic inflammation of the pancreas, pancreatitis, morphs into…
Protein team produces molecular barrels: Two protein machineries collaborate on the development of barrel structures in the mitochondria
Researchers show that two protein machineries collaborate on the development of barrel structures in the…
Heterogeneous nanoblocks give polymers an edge
A new uncovers the effects of size variation in nanoscale blocks used in polymer mixes.
Do antioxidants improve a woman’s chances of conceiving?
There is no high quality evidence that antioxidant supplements help to increase a woman’s chances…
New research aids ability to predict solar storms, protect Earth
Three new solar modeling developments are bringing scientists closer to being able to predict the…
Scientists decipher structure of NatA, an enzyme complex that modifies most human proteins
Scientists have determined the structure of NatA, an enzyme complex that modifies one end of…
Scientists discover potential new way to treat anxiety
Chemically modified inhibitors of the COX-2 enzyme relieve anxiety behaviors in mice by activating natural…