When we speak, we ‘leak’ information about our social identity through the nuanced language that…
Month: December 2015
Researchers take first step in precision medicine for penile cancer
Researchers have identified potential genetic alterations in penile cancer that could pave the way for…
New model of collaborative cancer research may help advance precision medicine
A new system that facilitates data and biospecimen sharing among cancer centers may speed cancer…
MRI shows ‘brain scars’ in military personnel with blast-related concussion
MRI shows brain damage in a surprisingly high percentage of active duty military personnel who…
Flu fighting strategies should be tailored to cities and rural areas: York U study
In the face of a flu epidemic, a one-size fits all vaccine strategy won’t be…
Precise method underlies sloppy madness of dog slurping
Using photography and laboratory simulations, researchers studied how dogs raise fluids into their mouths to…
First brain scans of sea lions give clues to strandings
Brain scans and behavioral tests of California sea lions that stranded on shore show how…
Small fish species evolved rapidly following 1964 Alaska earthquake
Evolution can happen quickly. Consider a tiny fish species that evolved within decades — both…
Age of blueschist is not an indicator of the date of emergence of plate tectonics
Formation of blueschist determined by changes to the chemical composition of oceanic crust
Evidence for more recent clay formation on Mars discovered
Clays and other minerals formed when rocks are altered by water have been found in…