The tiny plastic particles polluting our seas are not only orally ingested by marine creatures,…
Month: July 2014
Genetic variations may modify cardiovascular benefit of aspirin
A common genetic variation in the COMT gene may modify the cardiovascular benefit of aspirin,…
Adults with eosinophilic esophagitis should consider a diet change
Dietary elimination is a successful method of treatment for adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to…
Essential Oils May Provide Good Source of Food Preservation
Essential oils may be able to be used as food preservatives in packaging to help…
New cellular garbage control pathway with relevance for human neurodegenerative diseases
Several human neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, are linked to an accumulation…
Novel mechanism for invasion of EV71 virus demonstrated
A novel mechanism for EV71 entry mediated by its receptor SCARB2 has been reported by…
New material puts a twist in light
Scientists have uncovered the secret to twisting light at will. It is the latest step…
Looking back at the Jupiter crash 20 years later
Twenty years ago, human and robotic eyes observed the first recorded impact between cosmic bodies…
A 10-year endeavor: NASA’s Aura and climate change
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this week, NASA’s Aura satellite and its four onboard instruments measure…
Ten-year endeavor: NASA’s Aura tracks pollutants
NASA’s Aura satellite, celebrating its 10th anniversary on July 15, has provided vital data about…