What some farmers grow as pasture plants others view as weeds. But with the need…
Month: November 2014
How environment contributes to several human diseases
Using a new imaging technique, researchers have found that the biological machinery that builds DNA…
Scientists completed the first orchid whole genome sequencing
As one of the most diverse plant family, orchid now has its first genome sequenced….
Breakthrough in flexible electronics enabled by inorganic-based laser lift-off
Engineers have developed an easier methodology to make high performance flexible electronics by using the…
One-two punch of drugs better than either alone against colorectal cancer
Experimental anti-cancer agents PF-04691502 and PD-0325901 excel in lab tests against colorectal cancer models and…
Sialic acid shields human cells from attack by immune system
Biochemists have identified molecular structures that allow the immune system to tell friend from foe….
Researchers find way to turn sawdust into gasoline
Researchers have successfully converted sawdust into building blocks for gasoline. Using a new chemical process,…
Does a yogurt a day keep diabetes away?
A high intake of yogurt has been found to be associated with a lower risk…
El Niño stunts children’s growth in Peru
Extreme weather events, such as El Niño, can have long-lasting effects on health, according to…
P2X3 inhibitor shows 75 percent reduction in chronic cough frequency
Results from a Phase 2 clinical trial have been published, demonstrating that a drug candidate…