Elemental carbon appears in many different forms, including diamond and graphite.Researchers have succeeded in developing…
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New fluorescent probes help solve cell membrane mystery
Scientists have developed new fluorescent probes that prove the existence of ‘raft domains’ in the…
Scientists push valleytronics one step closer to reality
A big step has been taken toward the practical application of ‘valleytronics,’ which is a…
‘Key’ to recognizing, immunizing herpes/common cold
Prior to this study, it was known that interferon regulatory factor-3 (IRF-3), a protein coding…
Nanotubes line up to form films
Researchers have discovered that a simple filtration technique produces wafer-scale films of highly aligned carbon…
Drugs show potential for combating aggressive form of lung cancer
A new study shows that blocking the blood supply of small cell lung cancer tumors…
Do more uphill sprints! Higher anaerobic fitness gives edge to mountain ultra-marathon runners
New research suggests a runner’s pre-race anaerobic fitness capacity may be a key factor in…
What elephant seals can tell us about using carbon monoxide to heal
Researchers are studying how marine mammals — which have naturally high levels of carbon monoxide…
Trial offers objective evidence of muscle-related side effects with statins
The first major clinical trial to include a blinded, placebo-controlled “statin re-challenge” in patients with…
Evacetrapib Fails to Reduce Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Despite lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad” cholesterol, while markedly increasing levels of high-density…