An evolutionarily conserved molecular code, present on cell surface adhesion molecules, is a critical regulator…
Month: January 2016
Study provides insights on sources of environmental contamination following Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster
Four years after Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster that led to major releases…
Young people after Obamacare: Some ER visits down, others way up
While emergency department visits for young adults ages 19 to 25 decreased slightly overall following…
Early agriculture staved off global cooling, mounting evidence suggests
Early human agriculture cancelled natural cooling of Earth’s climate, new ice core data and other…
Post-term delivery raises risk of complications and illness for newborns
Post-term deliveries, even among low-risk pregnancies, are associated with increased short-term risks to newborns, including…
Nearing the limits of life on Earth
Scientists are looking for life in an area of Antarctica that is thought to be…
Synthetic biologists use bacterial superglue for faster vaccine development
A new technique uses strong isopeptide bonds to link virus-like particles and antigens to create…
Physical attraction linked to genes that control height
Some may believe that chance brings you together with your loved one, but scientists have…
Reproductive, survival benefits of mothers, grandmothers in elephants
Only a few mammals and some birds are as long-lived as humans, and many of…
Physicists develop a cooling system for the processors of the future
A solution has been found to the problem of overheating of active plasmonic components. These…