Life’s extremists, a family of microbes called Archaea, may be an untapped source of new…
Month: November 2014
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation studied for stroke rehab
Researchers are trying to help patients who have suffered a stroke to improve arm movement…
Cohesin: Cherry-shaped molecule safeguards cell-division
A cohesin molecule ensures the proper distribution of DNA during cell division. Scientists can now…
Possibilities for personalized vaccines
Medical researchers are considering the possibilities for personalized vaccines in all types of cancer. The…
Brain injuries in mice treated using bone marrow stem cells, antioxidants
For the first time, researchers have transplanted bone marrow stem cells into damaged brain tissue…
Erosion may trigger earthquakes
Researchers have shown that surface processes, i.e. erosion and sedimentation, may trigger shallow earthquakes (less…
Novel robotic walker helps patients regain natural gait and increases productivity of physiotherapists
Survivors of stroke or other neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries…
Mental disorders due to permanent stress?
Activated through permanent stress, immune cells will have a damaging effect on and cause changes…
A coating that protects against heat and oxidation
Researchers have developed a coating technique that they plan to use to protect turbine engine…
Teasing out glitches in immune system’s self-recognition
In order to distinguish self from other, the immune system processes proteins from inside and…