A computer-driven automated drill, similar to those used to machine auto parts, could play a pivotal…
Month: May 2017
Subconscious fear of infection may explain skepticism towards immigrants
There is a strong correlation between our fear of infection and our skepticism towards immigrants, according…
Alcohol is associated with higher risk of breast cancer in African-American women
Alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in a large study of…
Biomarker predictive of NSCLC response to drug
Among patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) fueled by ALK gene alterations who were being…
Predicting tumors that respond to immune checkpoint inhibitors early in treatment
A noninvasive PET imaging method that measures granzyme B, a protein released by immune cells to…
Developing climate-resilient wheat varieties
Increases in climate variability have placed new emphasis on the need for resilient wheat varieties. Now…
Thinking strategically about study resources boosts students’ final grades
College students who participated in a self-administered intervention prompting them to reflect about their use of…
Preschoolers’ story comprehension similar for print and digital books
The content of a children's book -- not its form as a print book or a…
Galápagos study identifies keystone predator in a complex food web
Years of experiments and careful observation along the shores of the Galápagos Islands have untangled a…
Atmospheric ice particles smaller and fall faster than models had assumed
Depending on their height and thickness, ice clouds could either warm or cool Earth's surface. Getting…