Lychnopholide, a substance isolated from a Brazilian plant, and formulated as part of ‘nanocapsules’ cured…
Month: June 2016
How early mammals evolved night vision to avoid predators
Early mammals evolved in a burst during the Jurassic period, adapting a nocturnal lifestyle when…
Understanding the resistance to treatments against breast cancer
Estrogens are responsible for the survival and proliferation of tumor cells in 70 percent of…
When suppressing immunity is a good thing
A receptor, first known for its role in mediating the harmful effects of the environmental…
Scientists discover on/off switch for obesity-associated cancer
Having established that excessive fat tissue can fuel the growth of certain cancers, researchers have…
Mystery of powerful lightning at sea not solved completely
The mystery of why most of the most powerful lightning on Earth happens over the…
Threats to habitat connectivity as sea waters inundate coastal areas
By the year 2100, sea levels might rise as much as 2.5 meters above their…
Crowdsourcing platform makes public gene expression data more accessible
Scientists have developed a free online platform that uses a crowdsourcing approach to make public…
Low attention control in early adolescence is a genetic risk factor for anxiety disorders
Low attention control in early adolescence is related to a genetic risk factor for four…
Solar cells for greener and safer energies
Researchers report on low-temperature, solution-processed, environmentally friendly inorganic solar cells made with Earth-abundant materials capable…