A new analysis reveals that the ideal temperature for the spread of mosquito-born diseases like dengue,…
Month: May 2017
Studies help shed light on aggressive brain cancer
Mutations affect how cancer starts in glial cells -- brain cells that provide support and insulation…
New source of dangerous electrical instability in the heart
Sudden cardiac death resulting from fibrillation -- erratic heartbeat due to electrical instability -- is one…
Keeping cool in the summer leads to increased air pollution
As the weather warms, so does the use of air conditioners. But running these devices requires…
Imaging mRNA right where it is made: At the site of translation
Think of life as a house: if DNA molecules are blueprints, then messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are…
Helistroke service: Flying the physician to the stroke patient works
Flying a stroke specialist by helicopter to a nearby stroke patient for emergency care is feasible,…
Judging moral character: A matter of principle, not good deeds
People evaluate others' moral character -- being honest, principled, and virtuous -- not simply by their…
Novel treatment offers kidney failure patients with rare disorder new hope
A novel treatment offers kidney failure and kidney transplant patients with a rare disorder new hope.…
Study could provide first clues about the social lives of extinct human relatives
A new study of the bony head-crests of male gorillas could provide some of the first…
Consumers warned about accuracy of heart rate apps
Consumers are being warned about the accuracy of heart rate apps after a study found huge…