The use of a drug to activate stem cells that differentiate into bone appears to…
Seeing Is Believing: Visualizing Inflammation In Fat Tissue
Individuals who are obese are at increased risk of developing a combination of medical disorders…
Genes Linked To Parkinson’s Protection Identified
Researchers have identified five genes within animal models displaying protective capabilities against a hallmark trait…
Universal Influenza Vaccine Tested Successfully In Humans
Scientists report the successful conclusion of Phase I trials of the universal flu vaccine in…
IBM Turns To Linux In Desktop Campaign Against Microsoft (TechWeb)
TechWeb – The company plans to ship Ubuntu and Red Hat versions of its “Open…
Can Condoms Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections Other Than HIV?
Consistent condom use can reduce the spread of HIV, but are they the answer to…
New Facility For Hydrogen Pipeline Testing Made To Prompt ‘Hydrogen Economy’
A new NIST laboratory will evaluate tests, materials, mechanical properties and standards for hydrogen pipelines….
Unravelling The Mystery Of Cell Division
Experts in mitosis (cell division) have made discoveries that explain how one protein — the…
Unexpected Protein Interaction Suggests New Lou Gehrig’s Disease Drug Target
Discovery of an unexpected protein-protein interaction has led scientists to identify a drug that slows…
Hot Springs Microbes Hold Key To Dating Sedimentary Rocks, Researchers Say
Scientists studying microbial communities and the growth of sedimentary rock at Mammoth Hot Springs in…