Researchers have found that a commonly prescribed drug restores blood flow to oxygen-starved muscles of…
Month: May 2014
Why a bacterium got its curve — and why biologists should know
The banana-like curve of the bacteria Caulobacter crescentus provides stability and helps them flourish as…
Hybrid SPECT-CT greatly improves localization of gastrointestinal bleeding
Planar 99mTc-labeled RBC scintigraphy is sensitive for detection of acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding but its…
Homemade stink bug traps squash store-bought models, researchers find
Homemade, inexpensive stink bug traps crafted from simple household items outshine pricier models designed to…
Gluten-free diet reduces risk of type 1 diabetes in mice
New experiments on mice show that mouse mothers can protect their pups from developing type…
Improving air quality in NYC would boost children’s future earnings by increasing IQ
Reducing air pollution in New York City would result in substantial economic gains for children…
Adults with autism virtually learn how to get the job
Adults with autism spectrum disorder, who may have trouble talking about themselves and interacting socially,…
Population screening for sudden cardiac death in young people: Feasible with basic program
Despite fears over cost, the wide-scale screening of young people to detect risk of sudden…
‘Parent’ cells reset cell division clock
A 40-year-old theory on when and how cells divide has been overturned by a study…
Does Facebook affect our self-esteem, sense of belonging?
With 1.11 billion users per month on average, Facebook has become a global phenomenon offering…