Scientists have identified a naturally occurring enzyme that can break down a key component of the brain plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. The finding may provide researchers with new opportunities to understand ...
Oct 24, 2006
4.6 / 5 (22)
0
Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a novel mathematical model that describes how radio-frequency-identification (RFID) readers capture tag data on a single inquiry. The researchers – Kazem ...
Oct 24, 2006
2.4 / 5 (23)
0
In a novel effort to simplify and speed up safe human stem cell research, Johns Hopkins has set up a “one-stop shop” to preserve, create, supply and test high-quality cell lines for its own researchers now and the greater ...
Oct 24, 2006
3.8 / 5 (4)
0
The moderate, daily consumption of beer and other alcohol beverages can play a role in a healthful lifestyle and in reducing the risk of several serious diseases, including coronary heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cognitive ...
Oct 24, 2006
4.4 / 5 (29)
0
China said Tuesday air quality is moderately or seriously polluted in nearly half of its cities, with particulate matter being the chief culprit.
Oct 24, 2006
3 / 5 (5)
0
Grand Rapids, Mich., retail chain Meijer Inc. has announced it will distribute free antibiotics to customers for colds and other ailments.
Oct 24, 2006
3.9 / 5 (22)
0
A study debuted in New Orleans has suggested that electromagnetic radiation from cell phones may have an effect on a man's sperm count.
Oct 24, 2006
3.9 / 5 (8)
0
A study by the Rand Corp. said a new form of health plan may cause some employees in the United States not to seek necessary care.
Oct 24, 2006
2.7 / 5 (3)
0
Experts in New York and around the world have said antiretroviral treatments have revealed hidden cases of leprosy in some AIDS patients.
Oct 24, 2006
4 / 5 (6)
0
A U.S. bird expert says one of the world's most colorful birds -- the macaw, the largest member of the parrot family -- is in danger of becoming extinct.
Oct 24, 2006
4.7 / 5 (10)
0
Doctors across the United States are beginning to use an alternative method to help detect breast cancer that a mammogram may have missed.
Oct 24, 2006
4 / 5 (4)
0
NASA scientists in Washington are re-thinking whether they missed life on the Mars when they conducted initial Viking experiments 30 years ago.
Oct 24, 2006
3.8 / 5 (8)
0
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said 12 cases of a neurological disorder have been reported following the application of a meningococcal vaccine.
Oct 24, 2006
4.6 / 5 (5)
0
Canadian scientists say they have discovered that seeking out the most attractive mate may be unhealthy for any offspring.
Oct 24, 2006
4.1 / 5 (10)
0
The U.S. Department of Energy says it will conduct a public education forum on liquefied natural gas next month to help increase U.S. energy security.
Oct 24, 2006
1 / 5 (1)
0
