Studies of molecules confined to nano- or micropores are of considerable interest to physicists. That’s…
Month: March 2016
When liquids get up close and personal with powders
Every cook knows that dissolving powder into a liquid, such as semolina in milk or…
Modified protein reverses cirrhosis in lab rats
A protein modified to increase the amount of time it circulates in the bloodstream appears…
Using streaming online media to learn new surgical techniques
A small survey American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery members found that most…
Stop signals against protein clumps
Protein aggregates are deemed to be one reason for the death of nerve cells in…
Monkeys drive wheelchairs using only their thoughts
Neuroscientists have developed a brain-machine interface (BMI) that allows primates to use only their thoughts…
New brain stimulation target identified for Tourette’s syndrome
Specifically-targeted deep brain stimulation improves symptoms in patients with severe Tourette’s, according to new research….
Researchers found shallow-water corals are not related to their deep-water counterparts
Shallow-reef corals are more closely related to their shallow-water counterparts over a thousand miles away…
Desalination plants ‘hidden asset’ for power, water
Generating hydropower from infrequently used desalination plants would create economic and environmental benefits for our…
Job market lures more physician assistants to specialties over primary care
The job market is luring more physician assistants, or PAs, to jobs in specialty care…