Students have developed “SolarSack” for inexpensive and environmentally friendly water purification. The concept was tested…
Month: June 2017
Colon cancer: Greater surgical precision using robotic surgery
Up until now, the removal of bowel tumors in the lesser pelvis (rectal cancers) involved…
Shining light on brain cells that coordinate movement
A technique for inserting a gene into specific cell types in the adult brain can…
Cancer hijacks natural cell process to survive
Cancer tumors manipulate a natural cell process to promote their survival suggesting that controlling this…
Eating more vegetable protein may protect against early menopause
Long-term, high intake of vegetable protein from such foods as whole grains, soy and tofu,…
Physician heal thyself: Simple coping strategies for pervasive physician burnout
The proverb, ‘physician heal thyself,’ is probably more relevant today than it was in biblical…
Scientists find clever way to help you de-clutter your home
If your attic is full of stuff you no longer use but can’t bear to…
Greater muscle strength, better cognitive function for older people
Greater muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function in ageing men and women, according…
Regular brisk walks and a daily longer one help lower office workers’ blood lipids
Taking 2-minute brisk walks every 30 minutes and a half-hour walk each day reduces blood…
Critical Flaw Found in Intel Skylake, Kaby Lake Processors
A newly identified defect in Intel’s Skylake and Kaby Lake processors could cause devices with…