Scientists have managed to considerably prolong the lifespan of flies by activating a gene which…
Month: January 2015
Tumor suppressor protein plays key role in maintaining immune balance
A protein widely known for suppressing tumor formation also helps prevent autoimmune diseases and other…
Gold nanoparticles show promise for early detection of heart attacks
A novel colloidal gold test strip is demonstrating great potential for early detection of certain…
Doctors who use health information technology are ‘slightly’ more likely to get patient data
Physicians who use health information technology systems are only slightly more likely to receive the…
Long-acting drug effectively prevents HIV-like infection in monkeys
HIV infection can be prevented with regimens of antiretroviral drugs, however, their effectiveness depends on…
Facebook sharing can boost involvement with news, information
People who share news on social media sites may connect more with that information —…
No technological replacement exists for bulk data collection
No software-based technique can fully replace the bulk collection of signals intelligence, but methods can…
FDA approves first medical device for obesity treatment targeting brain-to-stomach signaling
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved EnteroMedic’s VBLOC® vagal blocking therapy, delivered…
World’s most powerful electrical testing system
Researchers have unveiled a new 24,000-volt direct current power test system, the most powerful of…
How melanoma can resist newly approved drug combo therapy
Researchers have uncovered how melanoma becomes resistant to a promising new drug combo therapy utilizing…