Researchers have discovered an enzyme that plays a leading role in the formation of compounds…
Month: August 2016
Anti-friction solutions? Very thin layers of water can become ice-like at room temperature
New research shows that a nanometer-thin layer of water between two charged surfaces exhibits ice-like…
Cracking the coldest case: How Lucy, the most famous human ancestor, died
Lucy, the most famous fossil of a human ancestor, probably died after falling from a…
Majority of older adults in jail have distressing health symptoms
According to the study, of the older inmates, 49 percent said they experience poor or…
Alzheimer’s: Nicotinic receptors as a new therapeutic target
Studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists are set out…
Outpatient bloodstream infections costly for pediatric transplant and cancer patients
Pediatric stem cell transplant and cancer patients often are discharged from the hospital with an…
New hope for Zika treatment found in large-scale screen of existing drugs
Scientists report that a specialized drug screen test using lab-grown human cells has revealed two…
Continuous roll-process technology for transferring and packaging flexible LSI
A research team has developed a continuous roll-processing technology that transfers and packages flexible large-scale…
Amazon forests: Biodiversity can help mitigate climate risks
A forest with greater diversity of plants can better adjust to climatic stress. Now for…
Many adults who screen positive for depression don’t receive treatment
A new study suggests gaps exist in the treatment of depression with many individuals who…