In women undergoing breast reconstruction using their own (autologous) tissue, newer ‘muscle-sparing’ abdominal flaps can…
Month: February 2016
Potential treatment for Huntington’s disease, found effective, safe in mice, monkeys
A drug that would be the first to target the cause of Huntington’s disease is…
New promise for patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis
Abstract describes efficacy of ocrelizumab in patients with PPMS with and without T1 gadolinium-enhancing lesions…
Physicists solve thermoelectric ‘paradox’ in superconductors
A problem that has been taxing scientists for nearly 40 years has been solved by…
Why people oppose same-sex marriage
Why do opponents of same-sex marriage really oppose it? A new psychology study concludes that…
The couple that sings together stays together, at least with birds
The courtship and mating behaviors of the perky Australian red-backed fairy-wren have evolved into nothing…
How plants protect photosynthesis from oxygen
During the daytime, plants convert the Sun’s energy into sugars using photosynthesis, a complex, multi-stage…
Insecticide-treated nets may still prevent malaria despite mosquito resistance
Insecticide-treated nets may still help prevent malaria despite mosquitoes developing resistance, which may provide a…
How to make a tiny volcanic island
On Nov. 20 2013, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force discovered a small islet near Nishinoshima…
Metabolism protein found to also regulate feeding behavior in the brain
Feeling hungry or full leads us to change how much we eat, but the molecular…