Researchers have discovered a new way to optimize electron transfer in semi-conductors used in solar…
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Disney princesses: Not brave enough, say researchers
Gendered behavior can become problematic if girls avoid important learning experiences. A new article looks…
Breast cancer cells use newfound pathway to survive low oxygen levels in tumors
Oxygen is important for the proper function of all human cells, but cancer cells thrive…
Tailored DNA shifts electrons into the ‘fast lane’
DNA molecules don’t just code our genetic instructions. They also have the unique ability to…
Brain markers of numeric, verbal and spatial reasoning abilities
A new study begins to clarify how brain structure and chemistry give rise to specific…
Marketing study shows lenient return policy may increase sales
A meta-analysis of retail return policies may lead businesses to modify their policies to increase…
A novel therapy for genital herpes engages immune cells to provide significant patient benefits
A phase II clinical trial demonstrated that a new type of treatment for genital herpes,…
Stealth nanocapsules kill Chagas parasites in mouse models
Lychnopholide, a substance isolated from a Brazilian plant, and formulated as part of ‘nanocapsules’ cured…
How early mammals evolved night vision to avoid predators
Early mammals evolved in a burst during the Jurassic period, adapting a nocturnal lifestyle when…
Understanding the resistance to treatments against breast cancer
Estrogens are responsible for the survival and proliferation of tumor cells in 70 percent of…