When it comes to skin care product labels, people shouldn’t necessarily believe everything they read.
Month: March 2017
New technique removes the cause of allergic asthma: Antibodies are suctioned off
Allergies are the most common cause of asthma. The immune system over-reacts to harmless substances…
Why pandas are black and white
The giant panda’s distinct black-and-white markings have two functions: camouflage and communication. The study found…
Sustainable, high energy density battery created
Researchers announce the development of a novel low cost, rechargeable, high energy density battery that…
Reprogrammed blood vessels promote cancer spread
Tumor cells use the bloodstream to spread in the body. To reach the blood, they…
‘Smart’ genetic library: Making disease diagnosis much easier
Researchers have developed a smart genetic reference library for locating and weeding out disease-causing mutations…
NASA study improves forecasts of summer Arctic sea ice
The Arctic has been losing sea ice over the past several decades as Earth warms….
Sex differences in brain activity alter pain therapies
A female brain’s resident immune cells are more active in regions involved in pain processing…
Saving brain cells from stroke
A neuroprotective compound tested in rats provides two-pronged protection for brain cells during stroke and…
Volkswagen’s excess emissions will lead to 1,200 premature deaths in Europe
Volkswagen’s excess emissions are predicted to cause 1,200 premature deaths in Europe. Countries hit hardest…