How many patients die in the hospital as a result of preventable medical errors? While…
Month: February 2017
New study links ‘mastermind’ gene to rare cancer-causing tumor
Scientists have discovered a new “mastermind fusion gene” may be associated with a rare cancer-causing…
Cultivated scallops populations develop distinct genetic structure
The scallop is one of the largest edible molluscs, and gourmets consider it to be…
Ubiquitous and influential
Scientists have generated new insights into the intricate molecular underpinnings of ubiquitin signaling. Their results…
Psychological ‘recipe’ identified for viral campaigns such as Ice Bucket Challenge
New work focusing on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge reveals very brief shelf life of…
Understanding the contact of contacts to beat dry eye syndrome
Symptoms of dry eye syndrome — dry, red, itchy, gritty, sore eyes — are more…
New theory explains how Earth’s inner core remains solid despite extreme heat
Even though it is hotter than the surface of the Sun, the crystallized iron core…
Kepler, don’t give up on the hunt for exomoons
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that it is possible for a planetary collision…
Game theorists devise ‘catch-up rule’ to make sports contests more competitive, and exciting, to watch
A team of game theorists has devised a “Catch-Up Rule” that is designed to make…
Mirai Widens Distribution with New Trojan that Scans More Ports
Late last year, in several high-profile and potent DDoS attacks, Linux-targeting Mirai (identified by Trend…