Microbiology researchers studying a soil bacterium have identified a potential mechanism for neurodegenerative diseases. A…
Month: September 2015
Anticonvulsant effects of valproic acid uncovered
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which valproic acid controls epileptic seizures, and by doing…
New method to treat antibiotic resistant MRSA: Bacteriophages
A senior molecular biology major knows MRSA as the infection that took his dad’s leg….
Viruses flourish in guts of healthy babies
Bacteria aren’t the only nonhuman invaders to colonize the gut shortly after a baby’s birth….
Application of new spectroscopy method to capture reactions in photosynthesis
A new spectroscopy method is bringing researchers closer to understanding — and artificially replicating —…
Discovery of a highly efficient catalyst eases way to hydrogen economy
Hydrogen could be the ideal fuel: Whether used to make electricity in a fuel cell…
Larger-sized portions, packages and tableware lead to higher consumption of food and drink
A new review has produced the most conclusive evidence to date that people consume more…
Birds reveal the evolutionary importance of love
Humans are extremely choosy when it comes to mating, only settling down after a long…
Combo of three antibiotics can kill deadly staph infections
Three antibiotics that, individually, are not effective against a drug-resistant staph infection can kill the…
Targeted Attacks versus APTs: What’s The Difference?
A few weeks ago I appeared on the RedZone podcast hosted by Bill Murphy, where…