For years, scientists have been trying to engineer cardiac tissue to patch up areas of…
Month: September 2013
Chasing the ‘black holes’ of the ocean
Some of the largest ocean eddies on Earth are mathematically equivalent to the mysterious black…
Appropriate vaccinations schedules for feline patients outlined
New guidelines have been issued on vaccination schedules for feline patients based on risk assessment.
Optical properties of a novel kind of magnetism probed
Using low-frequency laser pulses, a team of researchers has carried out the first measurements that…
Preventing malaria in travelers to West Africa reduces health costs
Not only do US travelers to West Africa who consult health providers before they leave…
Eagle vs. deer: Camera trap shows golden eagle capturing sika deer
A camera trap set out for endangered Siberian (Amur) tigers in the Russian Far East…
Rising rates of severe and fatal sepsis during labor and delivery
Rates of severe sepsis and deaths from sepsis among US women hospitalized for delivery have…
A fast fish with a huge impact
Globalization is breaking down barriers — also for plants and animals on the lookout for…
Explaination for increased asthma severity in children exposed to diesel exhaust from traffic
A new study shows that exposure to diesel exhaust particles from traffic pollution leads to…
How ‘bad’ cholesterol causes atherosclerosis in humans: Stem cells play a key role
Translational researchers are developing a richer understanding of atherosclerosis in humans, revealing a key role…