High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), the so-called “good“ cholesterol, improves blood glucose levels by enhancing…
Month: October 2013
Weight loss not always beneficial for romantic relationships
Losing weight is beneficial for human health, but when one partner in a romantic relationship…
Understanding the difference between ‘human smart’ and ‘computer smart’
Considering 798 to be an odd number is endemic to human cognition, reveals a new…
World’s most powerful terahertz quantum cascade laser
Terahertz waves are invisible, but incredibly useful; they can penetrate many materials which are opaque…
Stents linked to low major adverse coronary events
A new study found that both drug-eluting stents (DES) with biocompatible polymers and DES with…
Events coordination during embryogenesis
A new study reveals a mechanism through which the expression of genes is controlled —…
Warm winters let trees sleep longer
In the temperate zones, vegetation follows the change of the seasons. Researchers have now brought…
Is left-handedness higher among those suffering from psychosis?
Researchers have long studied the connections between hand dominance and different aspects of the human…
Study explores intimate partner violence across generations
Most parents who experienced intimate partner violence had children that grew to face violence in…
Moral in the morning, but dishonest in the afternoon
Our ability to exhibit self-control to avoid cheating or lying is significantly reduced over the…