NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has provided the first visual evidence showing how our home galaxy,…
Month: November 2013
Early stages breast cancer could soon be diagnosed from blood samples
A new blood test for the early detection of breast cancer was shown in preliminary…
Genetic signature identified for leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide
Scientists have identified the genetic signature of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of…
Physician argues for mandatory flu shots for health care workers
Should flu vaccines be mandatory for health care workers? A new article argues both sides…
Scientists bring to light mechanism of drug action
Scientists have discovered the exact mode of action by plerixafor, a drug commonly prescribed to…
Amazon rainforest more able to withstand drought than previously thought
New research suggests that the Amazon rainforest may be more able to cope with dry…
Protein-rich breakfast helps curb appetite throughout the morning
New research presented today at The Obesity Society’s annual scientific meeting in Atlanta shows that…
Mind-reading robots coming ever closer
If you think with the release of every new i-device the world is getting closer…
Electron beams and radio signals from the surface of the Sun
The sun emits light, but it also emits particle beams. A scientist has now revealed…
Controversial cholesterol guidelines biggest change in 25 years
New cholesterol guidelines for identifying adults at risk for heart disease represent the biggest change…