Researchers are a step closer to creating a prophylactic drug that would neutralize the deadly…
Month: June 2014
Caterpillars that eat multiple plant species are more susceptible to hungry birds
Biologists have learned that caterpillars that feed on one or two plant species are better…
Quantum theory reveals puzzling pattern in how people respond to some surveys
Researchers used quantum theory — usually invoked to describe the actions of subatomic particles —…
How our brains store recent memories, cell by single cell
Confirming what neurocomputational theorists have long suspected, researchers report that the human brain locks down…
In managing boundaries between work, home, technology can be both ‘friend’ and ‘foe’
When it comes to managing boundaries between work and home life, technology is neither all…
Embryonic stem cells offer new treatment for multiple sclerosis
A novel approach to treating multiple sclerosis using human embryonic stem cells appears to offer…
High-quality 3-D metal parts using additive manufacturing
Researchers have developed a new and more efficient approach to a challenging problem in additive…
Fuel cells developed for increased airplane efficiency
Researchers have developed the first fuel cell that can directly convert fuels, such as jet…
Cellular signalling for kidney regeneration discovered
The precise cellular signalling responsible for kidney regeneration and exposing the multi-layered nature of kidney…
Tugging on the ‘malignant’ switch in breast cancer
A possible mechanism by which normal cells turn malignant in mammary epithelial tissues, the tissues…