An archaeological dig at Jerusalem’s Mount Zion has revealed the lower levels of what appears…
Month: September 2013
Researchers help people in remote Africa respond to diarrheal disease
Researchers have undertaken a study of diarrheal disease outbreaks in Botswana that relied only on…
Ten-year project redraws the map of bird brains
Pursuing their interests in using the brains of birds as a model for the human…
Smartphone ‘microscope’ can detect a single virus, nanoparticles
Your smartphone now can see what the naked eye cannot: A single virus and bits…
Osteoarthritis and the (not so) painful step toward a cure
A novel technique for imaging muscle function while in motion has been developed. Research in…
New organism discovered: Finding will help scientists understand the origins of multicellular life
Researchers have discovered and characterized a new organism that will help scientists understand the molecular…
Self-referral spurs unnecessary MRI exams for patients
Patients having knee MRI examinations are significantly more likely to receive a negative finding if…
Link between oil spill exposure and hematologic, hepatic toxicity
A new study reports that workers exposed to crude oil and dispersants used during the…
Plankton Portal uses crowd-sourcing to classify strange oceanic creatures
Today, an online citizen-science project “Plankton Portal” launches. Plankton Portal allows you to explore the…
Portable, low-cost early-warning test for osteoporosis
A handheld device for diagnosing the early signs of osteoporosis could be available for clinical…