The chytrid fungus, which is fatal to amphibians, has been detected in Madagascar for the…
Month: February 2015
Moffitt researchers identify protein pathway involved in brain tumor stem cell growth
Glioblastomas are a highly aggressive type of brain tumor, with few effective treatment options. Researchers…
Skeleton of cells controls cell multiplication
A research team has discovered that the cell’s skeleton can trigger the multiplication of cells…
New research predicts when, how materials will act
A material might melt or snap in half. And for engineers, knowing when and why…
Could squirmy livestock dent africa’s protein deficit?
Two graduate students are working to introduce highly productive kits for farming mealworms to regions…
New x-ray microscope for nanoscale imaging
A new microscope at the Hard X-ray Nanoprobe will ultimately deliver nanoscale resolution imaging for…
Combating bacteria via silver-dammar coating
Natural resins obtained from plants to be used as a coating element to enhance durability…
Superatomic Nickel core and unusual molecular reactivity
Scientists have revealed a unique molecular fragment Ni2O2, consisting of two nickel atoms and two…
Teacher prejudices put girls off math, science, study suggests
Although higher education has already opened the door to equal opportunities for women and minorities…
Chemo before breast cancer operation increases likelihood of breast-preserving procedure
Patients with larger malignant tumors of the breast who undergo chemotherapy before a breast cancer…