A researcher has been awarded a new award that enables the scientist to expand the…
Month: July 2016
A giant impact: Solving the mystery of how Mars’ moons formed
Where did the two natural satellites of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, come from? For a…
Mitochondrial DNA levels as a marker of embryo viability in IVF
Despite the claims and counter-claims for new embryo assessment techniques introduced over the past two…
Still no strong evidence that adjunctive treatment with human growth hormone in IVF improves results
Despite its occasional use as an adjunct in IVF, human growth hormone appears of little…
How lifestyle intervention for weight loss affects birth rates in women with a high BMI
Women who are overweight or obese pose an ongoing challenge for the fertility clinic. Many…
From climate killer to fuels and polymers
Researchers have discovered a catalyst that performs highly selective conversion of the greenhouse gas carbon…
Robotic rectum may aid prostate cancer diagnosis
A robotic rectum may help doctors and nurses detect prostate cancer. The technology, which consists…
Sustainable Chemistry students solve decades-old oxidation puzzle
A group of students has designed a new catalyst that can render important chemical processes…
Many elderly are prescribed antihypertensive medication despite already having low blood pressure
A significant proportion of patients over 70 remain on antihypertensive medication despite having low blood…
Greener method of carbon capture using waste biomass
Scientists have developed an innovative new green method of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from…