A molecular network that comprises many of the genes previously shown to contribute to autism…
Month: December 2014
Tracing evolution of chicken flu virus yields insight into origins of deadly H7N9 strain
An international research team has shown how changes in a flu virus that has plagued…
The biological spoils of war: Those engaged in more violent war have more wives, children
Under certain circumstances, those who engage in violent conflict had more wives, and thus more…
Report on remission in patients with MS three years after stem cell transplant
Three years after a small number of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) were treated with…
How economic insecurity impacts diabetes control among patients
Difficulty paying for food and medications appears to be associated with poor diabetes control among…
Year of birth significantly changes impact of obesity-associated gene variant
Investigators working to unravel the impact of genetics versus environment on traits such as obesity…
Lyme disease enhances spread of emerging tick infection
Mice that are already infected with the pathogen that causes Lyme disease appear to facilitate…
Sugar molecule links red meat consumption and elevated cancer risk in mice
While people who eat a lot of red meat are known to be at higher…
Microscopy reveals how atom-high steps impede oxidation of metal surfaces
Certain features of metal surfaces can stop the process of oxidation in its tracks, new…
Thanking customers can reap rewards
Companies rarely acknowledge customers who fill out those ubiquitous satisfaction surveys. But a sincere, well-timed…