The first time I watched Raiders of the Lost Ark, I was hypnotized by its…
Month: December 2016
Genetic biomarker IDs patients with increased risk for heart damage by anthracycline chemo
Among women with breast cancer who received a type of chemotherapy called an anthracycline, those…
Tumor DNA in blood may serve as prognostic marker of pancreatic cancer
The presence of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) isolated from blood samples of patients with pancreatic…
Above and beyond megathrusts: Draining pore-fluids dampens tremors
While metamorphic reactions in the subducting slab liberate large amounts of fluids, low-frequency earthquakes (LFE)…
Newly identified pathway in mitochondria fuels tumor progression across cancer types
Scientists have identified a novel protein pathway across several types of cancer that controls how…
Cardiac imaging detects serious residual septal defects during child open heart surgery
Using cardiac imaging during heart surgery can detect serious residual holes in the heart that…
Poll: Some parents forgo car seats, other safety measures while traveling
But what some parents may not plan for ahead of vacation: accidental poisoning risks, gun…
Noise sensitivity traced to changes in brain functions
The degree to which one is disturbed by noises of everyday life may be related…
Electrifying news: Nano-modified aerospace composites
New composite technology will see enhanced electrical and thermal conductivity of conventional composite materials that…
No trace of dark matter in gamma-ray background
Researchers have just published the most precise analysis of the fluctuations in the gamma-ray background…