A lung health study has helped to determine the prevalence of lung disease among adults…
Month: February 2016
Physical parameters matter in terms of cancer cells’ metastatic ability
The micro-environment surrounding cancer cells is just as important as genes in regulating tumor progression….
When food alters gene function
The maternal diet influences fat and glucose metabolism of offspring through epigenetic alterations, new research…
Bright sparks shed new light on the dark matter riddle
The origin of matter in the universe has puzzled physicists for generations. Today, we know…
Appalachia continues to have higher cancer rates than the rest of US, but gap is narrowing
Men and women in Appalachia continue to have higher cancer incidence rates compared with those…
‘BPA-free’ plastic accelerates embryonic development, disrupts reproductive system
Companies advertise ‘BPA-free’ as a safer version of plastic products ranging from water bottles to…
Mechanical ‘trees’ swaying in the wind: Turning good vibrations into energy
A project is testing whether high-tech objects that look a bit like artificial trees can…
Emerald and gold: Two new precious-eyed endemic tree frog species from Taiwan
Two endemic tree frog species, not recognized by science until now, have been identified in…
Global plant conservation’s phase one: The world checklist of hornworts and liverworts
Although Charles Darwin himself voiced his intention to compile a complete catalog of all known…
New type of nanowires, built with natural gas heating
A new simple, cost-effective approach that may open up an effective way to make other…