A remarkable protein that helps choreograph the highly specific series of events that ensure the…
Month: February 2015
Ancient and modern cities aren’t so different
Despite notable differences in appearance and governance, ancient human settlements function in much the same…
Paleoclimate, proxies, paleosols, and precipitation: A look to the future
Precipitation reconstructions are essential for predicting impacts of future climate change and preparing for potential…
Genome’s tale of ‘conquer and enslave’
Scientists have uncovered how viral remnants helped shape control of our genes. In their latest…
Protein linked to development of asthma
Researchers have linked a specific protein, CCL28, to the development of post-viral infection asthma, which…
Dental researcher demonstrates how T cells cause inflammation during infections
A dental researcher has discovered a new way to model how infection-fighting T cells cause…
Education ‘experts’ cited in news stories may lack expertise, study finds
A study of education experts cited in news stories and blogs during 2013 finds that…
Diabetes, depression predict dementia risk in people with slowing minds
People with mild cognitive impairment are at higher risk of developing dementia if they have…
Palbociclib shows promise in patients with hormone-resistant breast cancer
Palbociclib, an investigational oral medication that works by blocking molecules responsible for cancer cell growth,…
Independent home living or healthcare facility? Web tool to speed data collection
By 2030, one in five Americans will be age 65 or older. To understand the…