Correlations have been found between the superoxide and nitric oxide generation rates, levels of active…
Month: April 2016
Brain study on memory delay explains visuomotor mistakes
When doing a visual task, neural activity in the frontal cortex initially reflects the visual…
Lemurs mix smelly secretions to make richer, longer-lasting scents
Humans aren’t alone in their ability to mix perfumes and colognes. Lemurs, too, get more…
Built-in shades may protect delicate sensors from blinding light
Today’s imaging technologies allow highly sensitive cameras to detect even the faintest glimmers of light….
Merging black holes, gravitational waves provide new insight into how the universe works
On Sept. 14, waves of energy traveling for more than a billion years gently rattled…
Transgender college students at higher risk for suicide attempts after denial of access to bathrooms, appropriate housing, study finds
Transgender university and college students are at a significantly higher risk for suicide attempts when…
Return of vaccine-preventable diseases has implications for hospital care
With the re-emergence of measles, mumps, diphtheria, and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), many healthcare providers…
Research improves conductive plastic for health, energy, other technologies
An international team of scientists has developed methods to improve the performance of a conductive…
Causes of childhood obesity complex, but families, media play key roles
Although the causes of obesity are complex, families have significant influence on children’s dietary habits…
Prison’s extended punch
A study of female inmates suggests those who grew up in homes where at least…