A review of survey data from more than 300 obese people who participated in a…
Month: August 2015
Green light of hope to overcome Striga-triggered food insecurity in Africa
A molecular approach has been used to identify the protein responsible for germination of Striga…
Weak doses of radiation prolong life of female flies, scientists find
Scientists have revealed that weak doses of gamma radiation prolong the life of drosophila flies…
Inspired by Venus flytrap, researchers develop folding ‘snap’ geometry
Inspired by natural ‘snapping’ systems like Venus flytrap leaves and hummingbird beaks, a team of…
Impact of sleep disturbance on recovery in veterans with PTSD and TBI
Poor sleep may impact treatment and recovery in veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and…
Anti-aging tricks from dietary supplement seen in mice
The dietary supplement alpha lipoic acid can stimulate telomerase, the enzyme that lengthens chromosomes’ protective…
How DNA ‘proofreader’ proteins pick and edit their reading material
Researchers have discovered how two important proofreader proteins know where to look for errors during…
Multiple sclerosis: Cognition linked with limited activity, participation
Processing speed is the primary limiting factor associated with activity and participation in everyday life…
Passion for your job? If not, it’s attainable
People who have not found their perfect fit in a career can take heart: There…
Graphene drives potential for the next-generation of fuel-efficient cars
Graphene could lead to greener more fuel efficient cars in the future by converting heat…