The XMASS collaboration has reported its latest results on the search for warm dark matter….
Month: October 2014
Sandwiches a major contributor to dietary sodium intake
Sandwiches make up a substantial part of the American diet and are a significant contributor…
Computers turned into powerful allies in fight against AIDS
The battle against AIDS cannot be won in the laboratory alone. To fight the potentially…
Probiotics protect children, pregnant women against heavy metal poisoning
Yogurt containing probiotic bacteria successfully protected children and pregnant women against heavy metal exposure in…
Coffee in the Genes? New genetic variants associated with coffee drinking
A new, large-scale study has identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking….
Rural hospitals replicate experiences of big city stroke care
A new model for stroke care is being studied in rural Alberta to reduce inequities…
Stroke patients past 90-day danger period remain at high risk for repeat event
People who have had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke) are at…
MRI technique detects evidence of cognitive decline before symptoms appear
A magnetic resonance imaging technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain even…
Due to landscape fragmentation, Brazil’s rainforests are releasing more carbon dioxide than previously thought
Because of the deforestation of tropical rainforests in Brazil, significantly more carbon has been lost…
Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers
Adolescents with cerebral palsy face multiple challenges, but they rate their quality of life (QoL)…