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Mindfulness reduces anxiety in cancer patients
An interdisciplinary research project carried out shows that mindfulness-based psychological therapy helps reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients.
June 11, 2012
Nuclear fusion power: Researches take a big step
Imagine a world without man-made climate change, energy crunches, or foreign oil. It may sound like a dream world, but that's nuclear fusion power.
June 8, 2012
Alzheimer’s vaccine trial a success
A study led by Karolinska Institutet reports for the first time the positive effects of an active vaccine against Alzheimer's disease.
June 7, 2012
Climate today more sensitive to carbon dioxide
Studies of Earth's climate have documented a strong correlation between global climate and atmospheric carbon dioxide. During warm periods, high concentrations of CO2 persist.
June 6, 2012
Shape-shifting shell
Scientists have for the first time uncovered the detailed structure of a shape-shifting shell that surrounds the genetic material of retroviruses.
June 5, 2012
Vaccinations of U.S. children declined
Research has found that publication of perceived risk linking the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations to autism led to declines in the vaccination rate.
June 4, 2012
ASU astronomers discover faintest distant galaxy
ASU astronomers have found an exceptionally distant galaxy, ranked among the top 10 most distant objects currently known in space.
June 1, 2012
NIH scientists identify new HIV-inhibiting protein
NIH Scientists have identified a new HIV-suppressing protein in the blood of people infected with the virus. In laboratory studies, the protein, called CXCL4 or PF-4, binds to HIV such that it cannot attach to or enter a human cell.
May 31, 2012
Delivery system for chemotherapy drugs
Researcher develops antibodies to target and destroy cancer cells. But a dangerous side-effect prompted researchers to seek a better delivery system to kill cancer cells.
May 30, 2012
Emissions from cookstoves vary with use
Emissions from cookstoves fills the air with the tantalizing aroma of dinner and a cloud of pollutants that threaten both health and the environment.
May 30, 2012
