Postdoc jobs don’t yield a positive return in the labor market, research has concluded. Additionally,…
Month: January 2017
New molecular discovery may help identify drug therapies to prevent dementia
Scientists have discovered a molecular pathway in the brain that may help provide answers to…
For viral predators of bacteria, sensitivity can be contagious
Scientists have shown for the first time how bacteria with resistance to a viral predator…
Pretty in pink: Some algae like it cold
Scientific efforts are aimed at learning more about the effects of pink snow algae on…
Play an instrument? You probably react faster, too
Researchers find that musicians have faster reaction times than non-musicians — and that could have…
Gene mutations behind lack of a nose identified
Researchers have identified gene mutations associated with a rare congenital condition involving the absence of…
Play, cognitive skills in kindergarten predict extracurricular activities in middle school
Cognitive skills and experiences like classroom-based play in kindergarten lead to participation in extracurricular activities…
Researchers discover new subtype of cervical cancer
Scientists have identified a new subtype of cervical cancer that may explain why a fraction…
Tesla taps Apple engineer for Autopilot software
Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc has hired a key Apple Inc software engineer to oversee…
US warns of unusual cybersecurity flaw in heart devices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department warned Tuesday about an unusual cybersecurity flaw for…