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50-year cholera mystery solved by scientists
For 50 years scientists have been unsure how the bacteria that gives humans cholera manages to resist one of our basic innate immune responses. That 50-year cholera mystery has now been solved.
May 29, 2012
Like curry? It was used in ancient medicine
A new reason to like curry. Scientists found some curry dishes, made with spices humans have used for thousands of years, might be good for you.
May 25, 2012
Gene found for chronic inflammation, aging and cancer
Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have identified a single gene that simultaneously controls inflammation, accelerated aging and cancer.
May 24, 2012
Seagrasses can store as much carbon as forests
Researchers find that the global carbon pool in Seagrasses is as much as 19.9 billion metric tons and as much as found in forests.
May 23, 2012
Harvard team finds new drug resistant superbugs
Harvard studies found antibiotic-resistant superbugs, have become household words. Antibiotic resistance threatens health and lives.
May 22, 2012
Toxic mercury springs from a hidden source
Environmental scientists at Harvard have discovered that the Arctic accumulation of toxic mercury is caused by both atmospheric forces and the flow of circumpolar rivers.
May 21, 2012
First steps: Building a model on how cells grow
A collaboration of biologists addresses an important fundamental question in basic cell biology: What is the first steps living cells figure out when and where to grow?
May 18, 2012
Teaching creativity to children from a galaxy away
Encouraging "expansive thinking" opens children to creative possibilities, says a TAU researcher who encourages teaching creativity.
May 17, 2012
Texting ups truthfulness, new iPhone study suggests
Texting messaging is a surprisingly good way to get candid responses to sensitive questions, according to a new study to be presented this week.
May 16, 2012
Brain on sugar: Study shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory
Attention, college students cramming between midterms and finals: Binging on soda and sweets for six weeks may make you stupid as it impacts your brain.
May 15, 2012
