Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who had a certain gene variant experienced a higher incidence…
Month: February 2015
Taking NSAIDs with anti-clotting medications, risk of bleeding, cv events
Among patients receiving antithrombotic therapy (to prevent the formation of blood clots) after a heart…
Do genes play a role in peanut allergies? New study suggests yes
Researchers have pinpointed a region in the human genome associated with peanut allergy in U.S….
Why a latte is less likely to spill than a coffee
Carrying a cup of coffee can be precarious for a sleepy-eyed caffeine addict who might…
Great Barrier Reef corals eat plastic
Researchers in Australia have found that corals commonly found on the Great Barrier Reef will…
Scientists find cancer weak spots for new targeted drugs
Scientists have identified weak spots in cancer cells that could be targeted and attacked by…
Massive amounts of Saharan dust fertilize the Amazon rainforest
Every year, millions of tons of nutrient-rich Saharan dust cross the Atlantic Ocean, bringing vital…
Detecting defects at the nanoscale will profit solar panel production
New research may lead to major efficiency gains and cost savings in the manufacture of…
Cross-cultural communication: Much more than just a linguistic stretch
Mandarin-speakers’ rely more on tone of voice rather than on facial cues to understand emotion…
International team of scientists launches fossil database
Have you ever wondered exactly when a certain group of plants or animals first evolved?…