New research shows that a higher body mass index and larger waist circumference are each…
Month: November 2013
Drug regimen may eliminate colonization with superbug CRE
Orally administered, nonabsorbable antibiotics were effective in eradicating carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae colonization, according to a new…
The collared treerunner is more than a single species
The lowland tropics were once though filled with widespread species, while moderate and higher elevations…
Chromosomes show off their shapes
Researchers calculate the shape of a chromosome. The new view of our chromosomes reveals a…
New kind of genetic switch can target activities of just one type of brain cell
Mysterious brain cells called microglia are starting to reveal their secrets thanks to research conducted…
Super SQUID: Measuring device for superconductors breaks world records
The smallest, most sensitive measuring device for superconductors was just created.
Archaeological discoveries confirm early date of Buddha’s life
Archaeologists working in Nepal have uncovered evidence of a structure at the birthplace of the…
Mechanism favors rejection in transplantation of porcine cartilage
Researchers have shown that inhibition of one of the basic components of the complement system…
Researchers use nanoscale ‘patches’ to sensitize targeted cell receptors
Researchers have developed nanoscale ‘patches’ that can be used to sensitize targeted cell receptors, making…
Breastfeeding provides babies with iodine
WHO recommends that breastfeeding mothers without access to iodised salt should take an iodine supplement…