A higher surge of testosterone in competition, the so-called ‘winner effect,’ is not actually related…
Month: November 2014
Pathology specialist contributes to debate on breast cancer gene screening
What are the risks and benefits of screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in the…
E-health records used to search for hidden drug benefits
With research and development costs for many drugs reaching well into the billions, pharmaceutical companies…
Superbug in SE Michigan shows recent decline
A new study finds a decrease in an emergent strain of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)…
Trojan horse tactic gives parasites edge over immune systems
Parasites use Trojan horse subterfuge to suppress the immunity of their victims when causing infection,…
Blu-ray disc can be used to improve solar cell performance
Who knew about Blu-ray discs? One of the best ways to store high-definition movies and…
Vultures evolved an extreme gut to cope with disgusting dietary habits
How is it that vultures can live on a diet of carrion that would at…
Patients at emergency departments regarded as ‘symptoms,’ researcher says
The healthcare work of providing care at Emergency departments is medicalized and result-driven. As a…
A ‘hybrid vehicle’ that delivers DNA
A new hybrid vehicle is under development. Its performance isn’t measured by the distance it…
Pain and itch in a dish: Scientists convert human skin cells into sensory neurons
Scientists have found a simple method to convert human skin cells into the specialized neurons…