The genes in wheat that control tolerance to a significant yield-limiting soil condition found around…
Month: July 2014
New reprogramming method makes better stem cells
Researchers have shown for the first time that stem cells created using different methods produce…
A case study of manta rays and lagoons
Doug McCauley chose one of the most isolated places in the world, Palmyra Atoll, to…
Stem cell type resists chemotherapy drug
Adipose-derived stem cells, which can generate bone tissue, appear resistant to the toxicity of the…
Antibiotic therapy reduces mortality by 68 percent in hemodialysis patients
An antibiotic therapy known to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections in hemodialysis patients has been shown…
Causes of serious pain syndrome closer to discovery
A major step forward has been made in understanding the causes of a disorder which…
Twin study links community socioeconomic deprivation to sleep duration
A new study of adult twins suggests that the level of socioeconomic deprivation in a…
Inspired by nature, researchers create tougher metal materials
Drawing inspiration from the structure of bones and bamboo, researchers have found that by gradually…
Fruit fly research may reveal what happens in female brains during courtship, mating
What are the complex processes in the brain involved with choosing a mate, and are…
Deforestation remedies can have unintended consequences
When it comes to fixing deforestation and forest degradation, good intentions can lead to bad…