Investigators have published what is believed to be the first reported successful use of stereotactic…
Month: April 2015
Carbon nanotube computing?
Scientists are using single-walled carbon nanotube composites (SWCNTs) as a material in “unconventional” computing. By…
Future electronics based on carbon nanotubes
A big barrier to building useful electronics with carbon nanotubes has always been the fact…
Default surrogate consent statutes may differ with wishes of patients
Among a sample of veterans in Connecticut, a substantial number had individuals listed as next…
Declining great apes of Central Africa get new action plan for conservation for the next decade
The number of gorillas and chimpanzees in Central Africa continues to decline due to hunting,…
Under-reported suicides: Hiding or compounding the tragedy
Suicide figures may not be as accurate as they are reported, with key Western countries…
Gut immune system identified as a new and effective target in treating diabetes
A commonly-used drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease, has been shown…
Food for thought: Master protein enhances learning and memory
Just as some people seem built to run marathons and have an easier time going…
Multidrug-resistant shigellosis spreading in the United States
International travelers are bringing a multidrug-resistant intestinal illness to the United States and spreading it…
Turbo-charging hormone can regrow the heart, animal study suggests
Researchers have discovered a way to stimulate muscle regrowth in the heart of a mouse,…