An abnormal fused gene that drives pediatric brain tumors poses a triple threat, operating simultaneously…
Month: February 2016
New technique to find copper deposits
A new and relatively inexpensive way to establish whether certain types of magmatic rocks are…
World is embracing clean energy, says expert
An expert argues that investment in renewable electricity now outstrips that in fossil fuels, and…
Greater weight loss during aging associated with increased risk for mild cognitive impairment
Increasing weight loss per decade as people age from midlife to late life was associated…
Viral gene editing system corrects genetic liver disease in newborn mice
For the first time, researchers have treated an animal model of a genetic disorder using…
No link found between subcortical brain volumes, genetic risk for schizophrenia
A new study evaluated the relationship between common genetic variants implicated in schizophrenia and those…
Genetic cause identified in rare pediatric brain tumor
Researchers found a way of differentiating angiocentric gliomas from other low-grade pediatric brain tumors and…
Blood pressure medicine improves conversational skills of individuals with autism
An estimated one in 68 children in the United States has autism. The neurodevelopmental disorder,…
Study documents drought’s impact on redwood forest ferns
The native ferns that form a lush green understory in coastal redwood forests are well…
Windows-as-a-Service – Good For Security, But IT Challenges Loom
Historically, Microsoft has been quite generous with providing support for their products even if newer…