A new international study casts doubt on the leading theory of what causes ice ages…
Month: March 2015
Scientists must reduce antibiotic use in experiments
Scientists should reduce antibiotic use in lab experiments. According to a new article, molecular biology…
Sipuleucel-T in prostate cancer: Indication of added benefit
Regarding Sipuleucel-T for use in prostate cancer, information submitted by the drug manufacturer provided better…
Serious risks from common IV devices mean doctors should choose carefully, experts say
Every day, patients get IV devices placed in their arms, to make it easier to…
UN urged to ensure open access to plant genomes
A plant scientist has called for the United Nations to guarantee free and open access…
Glimpse into the regulation of water exchange in the brain
The mechanism that regulates the flow of water in brain cells has been discovered by…
Detailed genetic map of world wheat varieties developed
Researchers have produced the first haplotype map of wheat that provides detailed description of genetic…
The oldest old are changing Canada
In 1971 there were 139,000 Canadians aged 85 and over. By 2013 their numbers had…
Troops who don’t pass the smell test likely have traumatic brain injury
Decreased ability to identify specific odors can predict abnormal neuroimaging results in blast-injured troops, according…
Thinking of drinking and driving? What if your car won’t let you?
If every new car had a built-in blood alcohol level tester that prevented impaired drivers…