A key issue with lithium ion batteries is aging. It significantly reduces their potential storage…
Month: November 2015
New technique could prevent dangerous biofilms on catheters
Biofilms frequently coat the surfaces of catheters, and of various medical implants and prostheses, where…
Nanotech-based sensor developed to measure microRNAs in blood, speed cancer detection
A newly developed, simple, ultrasensitive microRNA sensor holds promise for the design of new diagnostic…
Team approach may reduce readmissions due to falls in seniors
A comprehensive care program that involves a team of specialists from multiple medical disciplines for…
Bright prospects: Repairing neurons with light
Scientists have succeeded in stimulating the regeneration of injured neurons in living fish by the…
Navy researchers recruit luminescent nanoparticles to image brain function
Scientists are on pace to develop the next generation of functional materials that could enable…
Every species counts: Value of biodiversity is particularly high in poor environmental conditions
The relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning greatly depends on the prevalent environmental conditions. An…
Eating to impress: Men eat more food when dining with women
If you’re a man, how much you eat may have more to do with the…
Gene mutation linked to reckless drunken behavior
Researchers of the University of Helsinki, Finland, have identified a genetic mutation which renders carriers…
Fungus causes emerging snake disease found in Eastern US
Researchers have identified the fungal culprit behind an often deadly skin infection in snakes in…