First study on physical properties of giant cancer cells may inform new treatments
Polyploidal cancer cells—cells that have more than two copies of each chromosome—are much larger than … more
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HIV+ women respond well to HPV vaccine
HIV-positive women respond well to a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV), even when their … more
A new twist makes for better steel, researchers find
Researchers from Brown University and universities in China have found a simple technique that can … more
Hangovers do not seem to have much influence on the time to next drink
Many if not most people during their lives have experienced a hangover. Some people believe … more
Big differences in concussion risk between football helmets
Football helmets can be designed to reduce the risk of concussions, according to a new … more
New boron nanomaterial may be possible
Researchers from Brown University have shown experimentally that a boron-based competitor to graphene is a … more
Fewer cold snaps: Mangroves head north
Mangrove forests have been expanding northward along the Atlantic coast of Florida for the last … more
High mortality in Central Southern states most likely due to smoking
Between 1965 and 2004, the distribution of states with the highest mortality changed dramatically. In … more
Parasitic DNA proliferates in aging tissues
The genomes of organisms from humans to corn are replete with “parasitic” strands of DNA … more
Researchers Develop a Dynamic Model of Tissue Failure
The idea of growing replacement tissue to repair an organ, or to swap it out … more
Fertility treatments keep multiple births high
Fertility technology in the United States has a huge influence on the frequency of twins, … more
