Over the past several years, research on bacteria in the digestive tract (gut microbiome) has…
Month: November 2014
Sleep apnea linked to poor aerobic fitness
People with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea may have an intrinsic inability to burn…
U.S. attracting fewer educated, highly skilled migrants, report says
A new study using data from the social networking site LinkedIn showed a sharp drop-off…
Experience with family verbal conflict as a child can help in stressful situations as an adult
Individuals who were exposed to intense verbal aggression as children are able to handle intense…
An inside job: Designer nanoparticles infiltrate, kill cancer cells from within
Nanoparticle designs target and treat early stage cancer cells by killing those cells with heat,…
Legendary snowmastodon fossil site in Colorado
Four years ago, a bulldozer turned over some bones at Ziegler Reservoir near Snowmass Village,…
Cooling with the coldest matter in the world
Physicists have developed a new cooling technique for mechanical quantum systems. Using an ultracold atomic…
How our bodies keep unwelcome visitors out of cell nuclei
The structure of pores found in cell nuclei has been uncovered by a team of…
The charming, useful ladybug
During the warm months of the year, ladybugs are delightful to have around. Then fall…
Full speed ahead: The physical art of sailing
Olympic sailors tip their masts precariously close to the water’s surface while turning, right their…