I do not exaggerate when I say that it is only a matter of time…
Month: January 2015
Toward quantum chips: Packing single-photon detectors on an optical chip is crucial for quantum-computational circuits
A team of researchers has built an array of light detectors sensitive enough to register…
Recreational fishing in the Mediterranean is more harmful than previously thought
A total of 10 percent of adults living in developed countries practice recreational fishing, which…
Salt tolerance gene in soybean found
A collaborative research project has shown how soybeans can be bred to better tolerate soil…
Breakthrough: Statin treatment reduces risk of cardiovascular disease in women
A large international study has shown conclusively that statin treatment reduces the risk of cardiovascular…
Devil is in the detail: Evolution of color in plants and animals
Researchers have looked at a species of fish to help unravel one of the biggest…
Ritual circumcision linked to increased risk of autism in young boys, research suggests
Circumcised boys are more likely than intact boys to develop autism spectrum disorder before the…
Cancer biopsies do not promote cancer spread, research finds
A study of more than 2,000 patients has dispelled the myth that cancer biopsies cause…
Skin cancer: New mechanism involved in tumor initiation, growth and progression
The mechanisms regulating the different functions of Twist1 controlling skin tumor initiation, cancer stem cell…
Map of mysterious molecules in our galaxy sheds new light on century-old puzzle
Astronomers have created a unique map of enigmatic molecules in our galaxy that are responsible…