Popular television shows such as “Doctor Who” have brought the idea of time travel into…
Month: December 2013
International gene therapy trial for ‘bubble boy’ disease shows promising early results
Researchers reported promising outcomes data for the first group of boys with X-linked severe combined…
Gene expression changes with meditation
With evidence growing that meditation can have beneficial health effects, scientists have sought to understand…
Vast freshwater reserves found beneath the oceans
Scientists have discovered huge reserves of freshwater beneath the oceans kilometers out to sea, providing…
Laser instrument on NASA Mars rover tops 100,000 zaps
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has passed the milestone of 100,000 shots fired by its laser….
Reducing salt is bad for glacial health, NASA finds
A new NASA-led study has discovered an intriguing link between sea ice conditions and the…
History of American urban squirrel
A researcher has examined how squirrels found homes in American cities, and how the presence…
Frequent cell phone use linked to anxiety, lower grade, reduced happiness in students
Results of the analysis showed that cell phone use by college students was negatively related…
Counting the cost of infertility treatment
From drug therapy to IVF, out-of pocket costs can range from $900 to $19,000 per…
Enzalutamide in prostate cancer: Hints of added benefit
Enzalutamide can prolong survival in certain patients with prostate cancer, and delay occurrence of bone…