A simple technique may be most effective in preventing heart disease after radiation therapy for…
Month: January 2015
‘Glowing’ new nanotechnology guides cancer surgery, also kills remaining malignant cells
A new way to selectively insert compounds into cancer cells has been developed by scientists…
Electromagnetic waves linked to particle fallout in Earth’s atmosphere, new study finds
In a new study that sheds light on space weather’s impact on Earth, researchers show…
Selling extended warranties via independent companies lowers price but hurts consumers
Retailers selling home appliances and electronics goods typically make 15-20 percent profit from these products…
Freshmen-level chemistry solves solubility mystery of graphene oxide films
For many years, researchers did not understand why graphene oxide remained stable in water. Now…
Exposure to cold reveals ‘switch’ that controls formation of brown, white fat
The roles that white fat and brown fat play in metabolism is well documented, but…
Infection control preparedness measures control avian flu in Hong Kong hospital
A proactive infection prevention plan implemented widely in a Hong Kong health-care system was a…
Melanoma: Scientists find new link between pigment production, mitochondrial function
New research helps explain what goes wrong to when someone gets skin cancer and the…
Animal study points to a treatment for Huntington’s disease
By adjusting the levels of a key signaling protein, researchers improved motor function and brain…
Ouch! When teeth and hands connect, bites may be beastly
Hand injuries are frequently caused by human and animal bites, prompting as many as 330,000…