A previously unknown function of a cellular enzyme that can disperse toxic aggregates in the…
Month: May 2014
Women and PAD: Excellent treatment outcomes in spite of disease severity
Stakes are higher for women with PAD, a circulation issue that’s common among older adults….
New cause of high blood pressure, heart disease discovered: Phosphate-rich foods
Phosphate-rich foods include processed cheese, Parmesan, cola, baking powder and most processed foods. Phosphates are…
Fluorescent sensor developed for detecting nitric oxide, a molecule related to many diseases
The detection of certain chemical compounds in our body is essential to prevent many diseases…
Light-sensitive ‘eyes’ in plants: How phytochrome proteins tell plants whether it’s day or night
Most plants try to turn towards the sun. Scientists now have a better understanding of…
Spotting a famous face in the crowd
Using faces of Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger, researcher shows what mechanisms interfere with our…
Robot caregivers to help the elderly
Our life expectancy lengthens and members of the ‘silver generation’ make up an ever-larger proportion…
World’s smallest cardiac pacemaker implanted
The world’s smallest pacemaker has been implanted as part of a global clinical trial. The…
Nanoengineers develop basis for electronics that stretch at the molecular level
Nanoengineers are asking what might be possible if semiconductor materials were flexible and stretchable without…
Stimulant drug may help women cope with post-menopausal memory lapses
The psychostimulant drug lisdexamfetamine can aid post-menopausal women by improving attention and concentration, organization, working…