Premature infants have heightened risks of deadly diseases because their organs and immune systems are…
Month: September 2015
Experimental cancer drug shows therapeutic promise in mouse models of multiple sclerosis
An experimental drug originally identified in a National Cancer Institute library of chemical compounds as…
DNA-based vaccine clears nearly half of precancerous cervical lesions in clinical trial
Using a novel synthetic platform for creating vaccines a team of researchers has successfully eradicated…
Doctors often overtreat with radiation in late-stage lung cancer
Almost half of patients with advanced lung cancer receive more than the recommended number of…
Known fish species living in the Salish Sea increases in new report
A new report documents all of the fishes that live in the Salish Sea. In…
Relationship quality affects siblings’ mental health, risky behaviors
The Latino culture, more than others, places a high value on the family unit; yet,…
Crystal clear: Thousand-fold fluorescence enhancement in an all-polymer thin film
Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in the field of fluorescence enhancement via a discovery…
Solar energy: Hydrogen for all seasons
Chemists have developed novel porous materials called ‘covalent organic frameworks,’ which provide a basis for…
Engines of change: Scientists recover rare earths from electric and hybrid vehicle motors
In an effort to help develop a domestic supply of rare earth elements, researchers at…
The Danish nitrogen budget in a nutshell
To get a clearer overall picture of the sources and sinks of nitrogen, scientists have…