Discovering the different genes that contribute to a complex disease is like searching in the proverbial haystack for an unknown number of needles--some much…
Feb 26, 2009
The federal government's climate change research program should broaden its focus to include research that would support actions needed to cope with climate…
Feb 26, 2009
In one of the first studies to examine maternal and newborn health risks and colorectal cancer, UC Davis researchers have found that women diagnosed with the…
Feb 26, 2009
Many popular diets emphasize either carbohydrate, protein or fat as the best way to lose weight.
Feb 26, 2009
One of my articles is highlighted on the website of Mineralogical Society of America: http://www.minsocam.org/pr20.html
Feb 26, 2009
Even as debate rages over the safety of Australia's "Prepare, stay and defend, or leave early" policy of wildfire defense, fire researchers at the University…
Feb 26, 2009
While children look up to and aspire to be like a positive family member or peer, they are more likely to imitate traits of other role models -- including…
Feb 26, 2009
The socioeconomic characteristics of people who play state lotteries are similar to investors who pick stocks with a lottery quality -- high risk with a small…
Feb 26, 2009
By now, most people have read stories about how to "grow your own organs" using stem cells is just a breakthrough away. Despite the hype, this breakthrough has been elusive.
Feb 26, 2009
Four tons of seeds - almost 90,000 samples of hundreds of crop species - from food crop collections maintained by Canada, Ireland, Switzerland, USA, and three…
Feb 25, 2009
Researchers at the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF) have identified a set of compounds that can trigger the proliferation of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, using sophisticated high-throughput screening techniques.
Feb 25, 2009
When squeezed, electrons increase their ability to move around. In compounds such as semiconductors and electrical insulators, such squeezing can dramatically change the electrical- and magnetic- properties.
Feb 25, 2009
Are you looking for a different kind of visiting author for your school but have a limited budget?
Feb 24, 2009
Stem cells scientists at UCLA showed for the first time that human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can be differentiated into electrically active motor neurons, a discovery that may aid in studying and treating neurological disorders.
Feb 24, 2009
