Road crashes are the world’s leading cause of preventable death and injury in people under…
Month: April 2016
Consumers’ trust in online user ratings misplaced, says study
The belief that online user ratings are good indicators of product quality is largely an…
Shape of tumor may affect whether cells can metastasize
Only a few cells in a cancerous tumor are able to break away and spread…
Scientists predict cell changes that affect breast cancer growth
Using a broad spectrum of analytical tools, scientists have shown how sometimes small, often practically…
TJP1 protein may identify multiple myeloma patients most likely to benefit from proteasome inhibitors
A gene known as TJP1 (tight junction protein 1) could help determine which multiple myeloma…
Study links residential radon exposure to hematologic cancers in women
A new report finds a statistically-significant, positive association between high levels of residential radon and…
Fiber optic biosensor-integrated microfluidic chip to detect glucose levels
A team of researchers report integrating fiber optic glucose sensors into a microfluidic chip to…
Four new genetic diseases defined within schizophrenia
Changes in key genes define four previously unknown conditions within schizophrenia, according to a study….
Ocean views linked to better mental health
Here’s another reason to start saving for that beach house: new research suggests that residents…
Seeing the benefits of failure shapes kids’ beliefs about intelligence
Parents’ beliefs about whether failure is a good or a bad thing guide how their…