A new single-cell genomics protocol allows researchers to study links between DNA modifications (methylation) and…
Month: January 2016
Giant icebergs play key role in removing carbon dioxide from atmosphere
Giant icebergs are responsible for storing up to 20 percent of carbon in the Southern…
Exercise associated with prevention of low back pain
Exercise, alone or in combination with education, may reduce the risk of low back pain,…
You can’t fool this activity tracker
No more faking out your smartphone or bracelet activity tracker. Scientists have designed a way…
Study reveals potential therapy targets for triple-negative breast cancer
In cancer, cell signaling pathways are the critical chain of events that can either quash…
Turning back the cellular clock
We do not yet have the whole story about how fertilized eggs produce the many…
Three glaucoma-related genes discovered
Three genes that contribute to the most common type of glaucoma have been discovered by…
How blue and green clays kill bacteria
Since prehistoric times, clays have been used by people for medicinal purposes. Whether by eating…
Research raises concerns over long-term use of chromium diet pills
Chromium is partially converted into a carcinogenic form when it enters cells, with increased risk…
Two-stage power management system boosts energy-harvesting efficiency
A two-stage power management and storage system could dramatically improve the efficiency of triboelectric generators…