Researchers have discovered that some Indigenous groups will be more susceptible to the effects of…
Month: January 2014
Living on islands makes animals tamer
Biologists have found that island lizards are “tame” compared to their mainland relatives, confirming Charles…
Athlete’s first reaction in victory is dominance, study finds
After victory, an athlete’s instinctive reaction is one that displays dominance over his or her…
Researchers pursuing arthritis protein
Researchers have investigated a special protein that appears in inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, inflammatory…
Regorafenib: hint of minor added benefit
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer have severe side effects more frequently under treatment with regorafenib,…
Study quantifies costs when failed banks shun financial transparency
A new study shows that more transparent accounting helps bidders, lowers costs when financial institutions…
Fresh faced: Looking younger for longer
Researchers have identified an antioxidant Tiron, which offers total protection against some types of sun…
The cyborg era has started
Medical implants, complex interfaces between brain and machine or remotely controlled insects: Recent developments combining…
Why are there too few women consultants in surgery?
Male dominated workplaces can undermine women’s identification with their occupations and their sense that they…
Evidence of harmful effect of bisphenol A-based plastics
Bisphenol A impairs the function of proteins that are vital for growth processes in cells….