Existing cancer therapies are geared toward massacring tumor cells, but researchers propose a different strategy:…
Month: January 2015
A chemical modified version of the second messenger cAMP
A new study describes the development of a cAMP analogue that specifically activates only Epac2,…
Scientists invent system to improve effectiveness of cancer surgery
With the goal of making it easier for surgeons to detect malignant tissue during surgery…
Facebook not to blame for negative impact on grades, professor says
The more time college students, particularly freshman, spend on Facebook, the more their grades suffer….
BPA exposure during pregnancy causes oxidative stress in child, mother
Exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that…
One nanoparticle, six types of medical imaging
Researchers have designed a nanoparticle that can be detected by six medical imaging techniques: computed…
China’s aging population poses challenges, but policy changes can help
China’s population is aging at a rapid pace, posing a significant challenge to the nation’s…
New signaling pathway provides clues to obesity
A molecular ‘rheostat’ in the brain’s appetite control center has been discovered that may provide…
Climate change does not bode well for picky eaters
In a part of the world that is experiencing the most dramatic increase in temperature…
Poor social integration = poor health
There are many benefits to being supported by a strong social network. But can a…