For a team of investigators trying to generate heart muscle cells from stem cells, a…
Month: January 2016
Environmental policy behind imbalance in phosphorus, nitrogen levels of the North Sea
European measures aimed at improving water quality through the reduction of nitrogen and phosphorus loads…
No more needles at the dentist: Just a tiny electric current instead
If you’re scared of the dentist’s needles you’re not alone — but new research means…
Girls more likely to be cyber-bullying victims
New research has found that in some situations, moderate internet users are more likely to…
Cranberry extract confirmed to help fighting urinary tract infections in breastfed babies under age one
Cranberry extract helps fighting urinary tract infections (UTIs) in breastfed babies under one year of…
Austerity has slowed regional recovery during the post-2008 recession, says new study
Austerity measures at national level have not helped regions to recover following the 2008 economic…
New biomarkers for improved treatment of severe heart- and lung disease
New blood biomarkers reflecting vasoreactivity in lung blood vessels of patients with heart- and lung…
Ticks that transmit Lyme disease reported in nearly half of all US counties
Lyme disease is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and the western blacklegged tick…
Intelligent electronics to become durable, flexible and functional through new technology
With a roll-to-roll overmoulding manufacturing process recently developed, components can be easily overmoulded into durable…
Scientists use wood to create biodegradable, renewable alternative to Styrofoam
We may soon be saying goodbye to polystyrene, the petroleum-based material that is used to…