Scientists have sequenced the genomes of nearly 6,900 organisms, but they know the functions of…
Month: September 2013
The fish and the egg: Towards a new strategy for fattening up red drum in Texas
Are red drum fish “capital” or “income” breeders? The answer has significant economic and environmental…
Public says childhood cancer should be top children’s health research priority
Adults across the U.S. rate childhood cancer as their top priority for research into improving…
How bacteria integrate autotransporters into their outer membrane
The bacterial outer envelope is densely packed with proteins that form small pores and facilitate…
Smartphones, tablets could provide universal access to medical monitoring
Do you have a smartphone in your pocket or purse? If so, you may be…
Research uncovers gene’s contribution to asthma susceptibility
New research has uncovered the role gene ORMDL3 plays in the disease asthma. ORMDL3, a…
Walnuts in diet can improve endothelial functions for overweight adults
Medical researchers have found evidence suggestive that adding walnuts to one’s diet can protect against…
First steps towards achieving better and cheaper biodiesel
Is there any connection between wine and biodiesel? The answer is yes, however surprising it…
Dengue fever, chikungunya: A potential vector discovered in Mayotte
Stegomyia pia indeed has the potential to transmit serious viral diseases like dengue fever and…
Data Exfiltration in Targeted Attacks
Data exfiltration is the unauthorized transfer of sensitive information from a target’s network to a…