Naturally occurring arsenic pollutes wells across the world, especially in south and southeast Asia, where…
Month: September 2013
Faulty stem cell regulation may contribute to cognitive deficits associated with Down syndrome
The learning and physical disabilities that affect people with Down syndrome may be due at…
‘Love hormone’ may play wider role in social interaction than previously thought
Oxytocin — often referred to as “the love hormone” because of its importance in the…
Embryonic stem cells produced in living adult organisms
Scientists have produced embryonic stem cells within a living adult mammal. Researchers have also discovered…
New antibiotic shows promise for treating MRSA pneumonia
A drug approved just two years ago for treating bacterial infections may hold promise for…
Century old chemistry problem solved: Foundational reaction on stubborn chemicals may improve drug synthesis
Chemists have found a way to apply a “foundational reaction” of organic chemistry to a…
Unusual mechanism of DNA synthesis could explain genetic mutations
Researchers have discovered the details of how cells repair breaks in both strands of DNA,…
Astronomers explain why disk galaxies eventually look alike
Astronomers have discovered the fundamental process responsible for the smooth, steady fade of older disk…
Ophthalmology: Automated method to detect glaucoma in its early stages
Scientists have developed a novel automated technology that screens for glaucoma more accurately and quickly…
Nano-optics: Integrated optical circuits coming soon?
An experimental demonstration of light scattering controlled by silicon nanoparticles augurs well for the development…