Chemotherapy is often preferred for fighting cancer, but its side effects can be considerable. A…
Month: October 2013
DNA variants may influence COPD patients’ response to inhaled bronchodilators
Identifying DNA variants associated with bronchodilator responsiveness may reveal genetic pathways associated with the pathogenesis…
Children with brain injuries nearly twice as likely to suffer from depression
Researchers have found that compared to other children, 15 percent of those with brain injuries…
New low-cost, nondestructive technology cuts risk from mercury hot spots
Hot spots of mercury pollution in aquatic sediments and soils can contaminate local food webs…
Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats proves hardy survivor
After taking an in-depth look at the basic biology of a fungus that is decimating…
New kit predicts most common lung cancer survival
This genetic test newly developed to predict lung cancer survival has the potential to enhance…
New recommendations for the archipelago sea: Fish-based feed, integration of fish farms, planning control
Recommendations for the Archipelago sea includes the extraction of Baltic Sea fish recommended for fish…
Scientists develop new method to help global coasts adapt to sea-level rise
Scientists have developed a new method to help the world’s coasts adapt to global sea-level…
Physicists aim to make transition to quantum world visible
Theoretical physicists have developed a mathematical model for a type of microscopic test lab that…
Fish population recovery in marine reserve
Protection in the Medes Islands marine reserve started more than 25 years ago. Dusky grouper,…