A new technique based on the use of water vapor permeable bags for fish salting…
Month: December 2014
3-d maps of folded genome: Catalog of 10,000 loops reveals new form of genetic regulation
In a triumph for cell biology, researchers have assembled the first high-resolution, 3D maps of…
Getting antibodies into shape to fight cancer
The precise shape of an antibody makes a big difference to how it can stimulate…
Low income kids eat more fruits, vegetables when they are in school
The fruits and vegetables provided at school deliver an important dietary boost to low income…
Research raises consciousness for dehydration concerns in diabetic patients
Some drugs used to treat diabetes mimic the behavior of a hormone that a psychologist…
One of the most difficult challenges in weight loss is keeping the weight off over the long term
A new report outlines differences between individuals as one of the key challenges associated with…
How birds get by without external ears
Unlike mammals, birds have no external ears. The outer ears have an important function: they…
Interstellar mystery solved by supercomputer simulations
An interstellar mystery of why stars form has been solved thanks to the most realistic…
Tool to better classify tumor cells developed for personalized cancer treatments
A new statistical model may enable physicians to create personalized cancer treatments for patients based…
Many U.S. workers are sacrificing sleep for work hours, long commutes
An analysis of 124,000 responses to a survey shows that paid work time is the…