A research team has identified an essential protein for embryonic viability during the first cell…
Month: September 2013
Computer program lets users learn keyboard shortcuts with minimal effort
A computer scientist has developed software which assists users in identifying and learning shortcuts so…
Atherosclerosis: The Janus-like nature of JAM-A
A new study sheds light on the role of the adhesion molecule JAM-A in the…
PV production grows despite a crisis-driven decline in investment
Global production of photovoltaic (PV) cells grew by 10% in 2012 in comparison to 2011…
Anti-cancer drug combined with radiotherapy may result in a new treatment for brain tumour
Results from a clinical trial of a new treatment for glioblastoma suggest that researchers may…
Erratic proteins: New insights into a transport mechanism
The outer membrane of bacteria contains many proteins that form tiny pores. They are important…
Estimate of amount of radiotherapy dose wasted in compensating for tumour growth between treatments
For the first time, researchers have estimated the daily dose of radiotherapy that could be…
Aspirin may act on blood platelets to improve survival in colon cancer patients
Researchers believe they have discovered how aspirin improves survival in patients diagnosed with colon cancer.
Biological therapy improves survival in women with recurrent ovarian cancer
Women with ovarian cancer that has recurred after chemotherapy have survived for longer after treatment…
The Ghost in the (Portable) Machine: Securing Mobile Banking
Online banking is one of the many tasks that have been made more convenient by…