Researchers have developed a matrix-assisted ion source for mass spectrometry that can liberate lipids and metabolites…
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Strenuous exercise in adolescence may ward off height loss later in life
A new study has identified several key factors in postmenopausal women that are associated with height…
Air pollution associated with acute respiratory distress hospitalization of elderly
In a new study, researchers found significant associations between seniors' long-term exposure to two types of…
Do childhood development programs help children living in conflict and crisis settings?
Millions of young children living in conditions of war, disaster, and displacement are at increased risk…
A first look at the earliest decisions that shape a human embryo
For the first time, scientists have shown that a small cluster of cells in the human…
How a cell knows when to divide
We know that hundreds of genes contribute to a wave of activity linked to cell division,…
Controlled nano-assembly
DNA, the carrier of genetic information, has become established as a highly useful building material in…
Making massive leaps in electronics at nano-scale
By chemically attaching nano-particles of the rare earth element, gadolinium, to carbon nanotubes, the researchers have…
Chimpanzee calls differ according to context
An important question in the evolution of language is what caused animal calls to diversify and…
Genetic diversity helps protect against disease
So much for survival of the fittest -- diversity is the key: a team of researchers…