With a mobile data collection app and satellite data, scientists will be able to predict…
Month: November 2015
Hummingbirds rely on raw power, not physique, to outmaneuver rivals
Brute strength is surprisingly important to the ability of hummingbirds to outmaneuver rivals for nectar…
New approach to help bones heal faster and better
A new type of drug is being developed that may help bones heal faster and…
New insights in the search for treatments for neurological diseases
The fine details of a mechanism that provides more insight in the communication between neurons…
How a raisin can predict a toddler’s future academic ability
A simple test using a raisin can predict how well a toddler will perform academically…
Can natural remedies jeopardize cardiovascular health?
Physicians report on the case of a woman who presented with aconitine-induced cardiovascular symptoms. Their…
More than half of ‘children’ misperceive or reject parents’ political party affiliations
More than half of all ‘children’ in the US either misperceive or reject their parents’…
Urine-derived stem cells predict patient response to cholesterol-lowering drugs
High blood cholesterol is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. To…
Possible new mechanism for aspirin’s role in cancer prevention
A new technique called metabolite profiling has been used by scientists to identify a biochemical…
Has Syria painted a target on medical teams around the world?
Even in war, hospitals have a kind of invisible bubble around them. But in Syria,…