Researchers have used computed microtomography (micro-CT) to identify to the species level an exceptionally well-preserved…
Month: August 2015
In the spotlight: X chromosome inactivation
Each cell in a woman’s body contains two X chromosomes. One of these chromosomes is…
MRI scanners can steer tumor busting viruses to specific target sites within body
MRI scanners, normally used to produce images, can steer cell-based, tumor busting therapies to specific…
Examining the fate of Fukushima contaminants
An international research team reports results of a three-year study of sediment samples collected offshore…
Proof-of-concept study shows potential for ultrasound to detect signs of preterm labor
An international team of researchers has conducted a proof-of-concept study that raises the possibility of…
Linking molecules to microbes
Microbes are the oldest and most successful organisms on the planet, and they communicate and…
Bacteria’s secret weapon against pesticides, antibiotics revealed
Bacteria exhibit extreme adaptability, which makes them capable of surviving in the most inhospitable conditions….
Worsening wind forecasts signal stormy times ahead for seabirds
Stronger winds forecast as a result of climate change could impact on populations of wild…
Unique technology for creating microdroplets developed
Scientists have devised a unique technology for creating microdroplets suitable for portable automatic analytical devices…
Securing data from tomorrow’s supercomputers
For the powerful quantum computers that will be developed in the future, cracking online bank…