New research shows that male black widow spiders prefer their female mates to be well-fed…
Month: April 2014
Enzymes that help fix cancer-causing DNA defects disovered
An important enzyme pathway that helps prevent new cells from receiving too many or too…
Gold nanoparticles help target, quantify breast cancer segments in a living cell
A way to detect and measure cancer levels in a living cell by using tiny…
Novel compound halts cocaine addiction, relapse behaviors
A novel compound that targets an important brain receptor has a dramatic effect against a…
Scientists identify source of mysterious sound in the Southern Ocean
Scientists have conclusive evidence that the source of a unique rhythmic sound, recorded for decades…
Odds of storm waters overflowing Manhattan seawall up 20-fold
Maximum water levels in New York harbor during major storms have risen by nearly two…
Hundreds of genetic mutations found in healthy blood of a supercentenarian
Genetic mutations are commonly studied because of links to diseases such as cancer; however, little…
Predicting drift of floating pumice ‘islands’ can benefit shipping
A new technique will aid in predicting the dispersal and drift patterns of large floating…
Late freeze kills fruit buds, study shows
The recent late cold snap could mean less fruit this year. A horticulturist explains how…
Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to U.S. obesity epidemic, particularly among children
In response to the ongoing policy discussions on the role of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on…