Spider webs actively spring towards prey thanks to electrically-conductive glue spread across their surface, scientists…
Month: January 2014
Starchy food led to rotten teeth in ancient hunter-gatherers
A diet rich in starchy foods may have led to high rates of tooth decay…
Cell division discovery could offer fresh insight into cancer
New findings on how the cells in our bodies are able to renew themselves could…
CT scans could bolster forensic database to ID unidentified remains
A study finds that data from CT scans can be incorporated into a growing forensic…
Mindfulness helps undergraduates stay on track
A form of mental training called mindfulness training, specifically designed for undergraduate students, shows promise…
Short circuit in molecular switch intensifies pain
While searching for novel painkillers, researchers came to the surprising conclusion that some candidate drugs…
Fish derived serum omega-3 fatty acids help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
High concentrations of serum long-chain omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce the risk of type…
Social experience drives empathetic, pro-social behavior in rats
Empathy-driven behavior has been observed in rats who will free trapped companions from restrainers. This…
New breast cancer stem cell findings explain how cancer spreads
Breast cancer stem cells exist in two different states and each state plays a role…
Dance and virtual reality: A promising treatment for urinary incontinence in elderly women
Virtual reality, dance and fun are not the first things that come to mind when…