How do humans and other mammals get so brainy? In a new paper, researchers explain…
Month: October 2013
Sharing the power of the crowd
Over the past three years, 300,000 gamers have helped scientists with genomic research by playing…
Unemployment makes women more likely to be victims of crime
Crime and unemployment are linked, but not always in the ways we think they are….
Extensive use of fluorinated substances has potential harmful effects
More and more scientific studies indicate that perfluorinated substances are carcinogenic or otherwise hazardous to…
Review of daily aspirin dosage highlights concerns about side effects
Researchers have published the most comprehensive review of the benefits and risks of a daily…
Molecular biology: Designer of protein factories exposed
Researchers have probed the structure of RNA polymerase I, a crucial cog in the machinery…
New testing strategy detects population-wide vitamin, mineral deficiencies
Researchers used a new strategy that allowed them to indirectly measure amounts of multiple nutrients…
Tear, repair and rehab: Live tweets of ACL surgery
In sports, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears happen. When star players suffer one, fans sometimes…
Conflicting criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome clarified
A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) was published today for the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic…
Global HIV vaccine shows promise in monkeys
The considerable diversity of HIV worldwide represents a critical challenge for designing an effective HIV…