You walk into a room and suddenly your brain goes fuzzy with an overwhelming wave…
Month: April 2016
Origin of life: Temperature gradients within pores in rock could have separated primitive biopolymers
Physicists report that temperature gradients within pores in rock could have separated primitive biopolymers on…
Rising carbon dioxide levels reduce protein in crucial pollen source for bees
Rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have reduced protein in goldenrod pollen, a key late-season…
Could a brain ‘growth chart’ spot attention problems early? New study suggests so
New research suggests that it might be possible to create a growth chart of brain…
New asthma biomarkers could ease detection
People with asthma have telltale molecules circulating in their blood, say researchers. This discovery could…
Experts respond to new wildlife health concern
In response to news of the first confirmed mortality of a Common Loon due to…
Can training help make employees more resilient?
A five-hour educational program can promote resilience among employees facing downsizing and restructuring, according to…
Link between obesity, kidney cancer identified
Receptors for leptin, a protein hormone, may be associated with tumor recurrence in patients with…
Some drug addicts more likely to relapse than others: Study
Opioids are highly addicting and liable for abuse. Methadone maintenance treatment is the most common…
‘Proliposomal’ local anesthetic shows promise for longer-lasting pain relief
A new “proliposomal” preparation of the local anesthetic drug ropivacaine may provide a valuable new…