Gene expression profiling tests play a critical role when women with early-stage breast cancer decide…
Month: April 2014
Flexible battery, no lithium required: Lab creates thin-film battery for portable, wearable electronics
Scientists have created a thin, flexible film that combines the best qualities of batteries and…
3-D printing technique for making cuddly stuff: Printer uses needle to turn layers of wool yarn into loose felt
A new type of 3D printer can turn wool and wool blend yarns into fabric…
Kidney, liver transplantation from those with cancer history: Studies provide insight on quality of donations
The quality of kidney and liver donations is fundamentally important for the longevity of transplants…
Mechanism of cancer caused by loss of BRCA1, BRCA2 gene function identified
Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 tumor suppressor genes are by far the most…
Impact of pelargonic acid for weed control in yellow squash
The impact of pelargonic acid — a fatty acid that occurs naturally in plants and…
Urbanization, higher temperatures can influence butterfly emergence patterns
Researchers have found that a subset of common butterfly species are emerging later than usual…
Beyond graphene: Controlling properties of 2-D materials
Researchers have shown how they can control the properties of stacks of two-dimensional materials, opening…
Extremes in wet, dry spells increasing for South Asian monsoons, scholars say
Climate scientists and statisticians have found changing patterns in South Asian monsoons since 1980: more…
Loss of Y chromosome can explain shorter life expectancy, higher cancer risk for men
It is generally well known that men have an overall shorter life expectancy compared to…