Computer scientists have developed a method to uncover hidden patterns in huge data collections. Using…
Month: December 2013
Koalas’ low-pitched voice explained by unique organ
The pitch of male koalas’ mating calls is about 20 times lower than it should…
Microplastics make marine worms sick
Tiny bits of plastic trash could spell big trouble for marine life, starting with the…
Predicting outcome for high-dose IL-2 therapy in cancer patients
Previous studies indicate that regulatory T cell (Treg) populations increase in patients undergoing HD IL-2…
Blocking antioxidants in cancer cells reduces tumor growth in mice
Researchers report the effects of a SOD1 pharmacological inhibitor on non-small-cell lung cancer cells.
First Nations adults have more than double risk of end-stage kidney disease
First Nations adults with diabetes have more than double the risk of end-stage kidney disease…
Driver’s eye movements key to controlled curve driving
All drivers know from personal experience that they must keep their eyes on the road…
Can big cats co-exist? Study challenges lion threat to cheetah cubs
New research into cheetah cub survival has refuted the theory that lions are a cub’s…
Increased risk for cardiac ischemia in patients with PTSD
There is growing concern that long-term untreated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may increase the…
Prescription opioid abusers prefer to get high on oxycodone, hydrocodone
Researchers investigate factors that influence the choice of abused drugs, and report their findings in…