Scientists paint a more detailed picture of the genomic abnormalities that drive glioblastoma multiforme. Rich…
Month: October 2013
Brain development differs in children who stutter
Researchers say study results could increase understanding of brain and speech production, improving treatment.
How microbes survive in freezing conditions
Most microbial researchers grow their cells in petri dishes to study how they respond to…
Hybrid cars are status symbol of sorts for seniors
Paying extra bucks to “go green” in a hybrid car may pay off in self-esteem…
How red crabs on Christmas Island speak for the tropics
Research has found that erratic rainfall — which could become more irregular as a result…
Massive spruce beetle outbreak in Colorado tied to drought
A new study indicates drought high in the northern Colorado mountains is the primary trigger…
Pulp and paper manufacture: Pulp friction cleans up ‘Brockovich’ chemical
A byproduct of the manufacture of pulp using the sulfite process for making paper, sodium…
A silent epidemic: Minor traumatic brain injury
In the United States, approximately 1.4 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each…
Ethanol not a major factor in reducing gas prices
Economist finds that biofuels, contrary to claims, do not meaningfully affect what drivers pay at…
As sea level rises, Everglades’ freshwater plants perish
Satellite imagery over the southeastern Everglades confirms long-term trends of mangrove expansion and sawgrass habitat…