After a natural disaster like a fire, countless helpers work together to get rid of…
Month: February 2014
A molecular ballet under the X-ray laser: taking images of free molecules
An international team of researchers has used the world’s most powerful X-ray laser to take…
Specific types of macrophages that affect Crohn’s disease severity identified
For those coping with Crohn’s disease, a new research report offers hope for the development…
Food production in northeastern U.S. may need to change if climate does
If significant climate change occurs in the United States it may be necessary to change…
NASA scientists find evidence of water in meteorite, reviving debate over life on Mars
A team of scientists has found evidence of past water movement throughout a Martian meteorite,…
Dangerous mistaken identity: Protein folding leads to some neurodegenerative diseases
Tau proteins, which are responsible for Alzheimer’s disease, bind to the folding protein HSP90. The…
Retention leads to discipline problems in other kids
When a student repeats a grade, it can spell trouble for the student’s classmates, according…
Twitter ‘big data’ can be used to monitor HIV, drug-related behavior
Real-time social media like Twitter could be used to track HIV incidence and drug-related behaviors…
Less snowpack will harm ecosystem, study shows
A new study shows that the consequences of milder winters – a smaller snowpack leaving…
Competition breeds new fish species, study finds
Size differences among fish and competition for breeding space lead to the formation of new…