Scientists on the NOvA experiment saw their first evidence of oscillating neutrinos, confirming that the…
Month: August 2015
Scientists adopt new strategy to find Huntington’s disease therapies
Scientists searched the chromosomes of more than 4,000 Huntington’s disease patients and found that DNA…
New test measures effectiveness of treatments for Huntington’s disease
A new test allows physicians to measure the effects of gene silencing therapy in Huntington’s…
Ruxolitinib in polycythaemia vera: Hint of non-quantifiable added benefit
Following review of Ruxolitinib in polycythaemia vera, patients complain of fatigue less frequently and have…
Salt flat indicates some of the last vestiges of Martian surface water
Mars turned cold and dry long ago, but researchers have discovered evidence of an ancient…
Great plains agricultural greenhouse gas emissions could be eliminated
A historical analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. Great Plains has been conducted…
New biomarker identified in breast, prostate cancers holds promise for treating disease
Researchers have identified a novel genetic biomarker responsible for the progression of many breast and…
Brain’s ability to dispose of key Alzheimer’s protein drops dramatically with age
Some of the key changes in the aging brain that lead to increased risk of…
Crime-scene compound may be newest tool in fight against malaria
The compound that detectives spray at crime scenes to find trace amounts of blood may…
Perseid meteors to light up summer skies
The evening of Wednesday 12 August into the morning of Thursday 13 August sees the…