Recently, Trend Micro published findings on a new campaign called EvilGrab that typically targets victims in…
Month: November 2013
‘Molecular motors’ involved in chromosome transport observed
Researchers have for the first time directly observed the “molecular motor”, called Xkid, that plays…
A whirling dervish puts physicists in a spin
A force that intricately links the rotation of the Earth with the direction of weather…
Leukemia cells exploit ‘enhancer’ DNA elements to cause lethal disease
A team of researchers has identified a leukemia-specific stretch of DNA called an enhancer element…
New therapeutic target identified for Huntington’s disease
A new study published identifies a new target in the search for therapeutic interventions for…
Iron preserves, hides ancient tissues in fossilized remains
Iron may play a role in preserving ancient tissues within dinosaur fossils, but also may…
Finding hidden circles may improve social network privacy settings
Creating a computer program to find relationships in networks, such as Google Plus and Facebook,…
Inexpensive ‘nano-camera’ can operate at the speed of light
A newly developed device could be used in medical imaging, collision-avoidance detectors for cars, and…
Alcohol use disorders linked to death and disability
Disorders related to the abuse of alcohol contribute significantly to the burden of disease in…
Gratitude or guilt? People spend more when they ‘pay it forward’
As shoppers across the nation prepare to pounce on Black Friday sales, researchers are looking…