Several psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disabilities share the same brain cell…
Month: September 2013
Stem cell reprogramming made easier
Embryonic stem cells have the enormous potential to treat and cure many medical problems. That…
Undersea mountains provide crucial piece in climate prediction puzzle
A mystery in the ocean near Antarctica has been solved by researchers who have long…
Beyond quantum simulation: Physicists create ‘crystal’ of spin-swapping ultracold molecules
Physicists have created a crystal-like arrangement of ultracold gas molecules that swap quantum “spin” properties…
Origins of genomic ‘dark matter’ discovered
A major milestone has been achieved in understanding genomic “dark matter” — called non-coding RNA….
Novel gene discovery could lead to new HIV treatments
Medical researchers have for the first time identified a new gene which may have the…
Smartphone app found to be valid tool in screening for cognitive dysfunction
A smartphone app can quickly screen for cognitive dysfunction often found in patients with cirrhosis,…
School is in session – so are germs
Most parents are all too familiar with the equation school + kids = sick days….
New teaching method improves math skills, closes gender gap in young students
When early elementary math teachers ask students to explain their problem-solving strategies and then tailor…
Today’s worst watershed stresses may become the new normal
Nearly one in 10 US watersheds is “stressed,” with demand for water exceeding natural supply,…