Detecting problems with lysosomes is the focus of a new set of fluorescent probes. “A…
Month: April 2015
Breakthrough finds molecules that block previously ‘undruggable’ protein tied to cancer
New findings on HuR, an ‘oncoprotein,’ hold promise for treating every type of cancer tested,…
Arctic: Ferromanganese crusts record past climates
The onset of northern hemispheric glaciation cycles three million years ago has dramatically changed Arctic…
Execs sitting on each’s other’s boards: How unethical behavior can inflate executives’ pay
If you have a strong network of business colleagues who sit on each other’s board,…
Fecal transplants in treatment of Clostridium difficile infection
New evidence has been gained for the success of fecal microbial transplantation in treating severe…
More food, low pollution effort gains traction
Nitrogen fertilizers make it possible to feed more people in the world than ever before….
Why do people play violent video games? Storytelling and meaningful choices may play a part
A wealth of studies have shown that violent video games contribute to antisocial and aggressive…
Study tallies huge cost of hepatitis C drugs for prisons
Correctional systems are obliged to care for inmates but, as a new study of Rhode…
Hormone receptor found that allows mosquitoes to reproduce
Entomologists have unlocked one of the hormonal mechanisms that allow mosquitoes to produce eggs. The…
Improving the quality of medical care using computer understanding of human language
How can computer-based analysis of free text — the narrative comments found in medical records…