A new type of biomolecular tweezers could help researchers study how mechanical forces affect the…
Month: April 2014
Brazil is site of the first regional ocean health index
Brazil was the site of the first Ocean Health Index regional assessment designed to evaluate…
Chowing down on watermelon could lower blood pressure, study suggests
Watermelon could significantly reduce blood pressure in overweight individuals both at rest and while under…
Women entrepreneurs have limited chances to lead their new businesses
Women who start new businesses with men have limited opportunities to move into leadership roles,…
Women do not apply to ‘male-sounding’ job postings
Even the wording of an employment ad can be a crucial factor whether the job…
Metabolites’ role in understanding disease emphasized
Over-reliance on genetic-centered approaches in predicting, diagnosing and treating disease will lead to few future…
How electrodes charge and discharge: Analysis probes charge transfer in porous battery electrodes for first time
A new analysis probes charge transfer in porous battery electrodes for the first time. The…
‘Homo’ is the only primate whose tooth size decreases as its brain size increases
Scientists have discovered a curious characteristic of the members of the human lineage, classed as…
Ultrathin collagen matrix biomaterial tool for 3-D microtissue engineering
A novel ultrathin collagen matrix assembly allows for the unprecedented maintenance of liver cell morphology…
Bruising detection system can distinguish between accident, real harm in child injuries
A novel sensing skin adapted to a child surrogate is capable of capturing and recording…