Using a Trojan horse strategy, bacteria that respond to antibiotics in lab tests can become…
Month: August 2015
Architecture of aquifers: Chile’s Atacama Desert
The Loa River water system of northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, in the Antofagasta region, exemplifies…
Laser-burned graphene gains metallic powers
Chemists embed metallic nanoparticles into laser-induced graphene, turning it into a useful catalyst for fuel…
E-cigarette use linked to cough reflex sensitivity
The popularity of electronic cigarettes has steadily increased worldwide, but little is known about their…
Cellphone data can track infectious diseases
Tracking mobile phone data is often associated with privacy issues, but these vast datasets could…
‘Memory region’ of brain also involved in conflict resolution
The hippocampus in the brain’s temporal lobe is responsible for more than just long-term memory….
Structure of tumor-suppressing protein identified
The structure of an important tumor suppressing protein, PTEN, has been identified by an international…
Extracorporeal life support is ‘bridge-to-life’ for patients with sudden onset cardiogenic shock
The ideal management strategy for primary cardiogenic shock is a matter of debate. After some…
Life in 3D: How variations in our molecular make-up are controlled within our DNA
New light has been shed on how the variations in our molecular make-up, such as…
Using sunlight to recharge the cooling system of trailer containers
A group of scientists has replaced diesel with kinetic energy, saving up to 20 thousand…