A new method allows scientists to fabricate artificial molecules out of different types of microspheres….
Month: April 2016
Growing skin in the lab
Using reprogrammed iPS cells, scientists have successfully grown complex skin tissue — complete with hair…
Ancient DNA shows European wipe-out of early Americans
The first large-scale study of ancient DNA from early American people has confirmed the devastating…
Rise of the ridiculously resilient ridge: California drought patterns becoming more common
Atmospheric patterns resembling those that appeared during the latter half of California’s ongoing multi-year drought…
Massive deforestation found in Brazil’s Cerrado
Agricultural expansion in Brazil’s Cerrado is quickly chewing up rainforests and savannas — even altering…
Study determines economic impact, ripple effect of hunting on CRP-funded land
An economic analysis of data gathered from survey respondents who bought South Dakota hunting licenses…
Discovery of cellular counting mechanism used for size control in algae with links to cancer genetics
Cell size is a critical trait for improved yields of algal biofuels, scientists have discovered….
New cause of exceptional Greenland melt revealed
The energy associated with air temperature and moisture content, rather than radiant energy from the…
Researcher synthesizes hybrid molecule that delivers a blow to malignant cells
A new molecule recently developed shows promise for treating breast cancer. The protein/polymer-gold nanoparticle composite,…
In mildly obese patients, sleeve-it surgery may increase weight loss and glycemic control
In mildly obese (‘class I’) patients, sleeve with ileal transposition (sleeve-IT) surgery results in better…