News tagged with combination

Simple genetic mechanism may be behind the origin of species

(PhysOrg.com) -- Some of the secrets behind the emergence of new species have been uncovered in a genetic study, conducted in collaboration with bioscientists at The University of Nottingham.

Biology /

created Jan 30, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (14) | comments 1

NASA Glenn tests alternative green rocket engine

An extensive series of tests has been completed on a new rocket engine that will use a non-toxic propellant combination at NASA's Glenn Research Center. The reaction control engine that was tested provides 100 pounds of thrust ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Aug 30, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Discovery of the first evidence for Pre-Columbian sources of Maya Blue

Once again, science and anthropology have teamed up to solve questions concerning the fascinating, brilliantly hued pigment known as Maya Blue. Impervious to the effects of chemical or physical weathering, the pigment was ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (8) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

The hepatitis healing power of blueberry leaves

A chemical found in blueberry leaves has shown a strong effect in blocking the replication of the Hepatitis C virus, opening up a new avenue for treating chronic HCV infections, which affect 200 million people worldwide and ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Super-mini vehicles carry therapeutics and imaging agents into body with mega results

Measured in billionths of a meter, self-assembling nano-sized devices designed to carry drugs and imaging agents into the body are revolutionizing medicine by improving drug solubility and bio-distribution, providing a platform ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Jun 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Study reveals why certain drug combinations backfire

Combination drug therapy has become a staple for treating many infections. For instance, doctors treat extensively drug resistant forms of tuberculosis with one drug that breaks down the pathogen's protective barriers and ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Has HIV become more virulent?

Damage to patients' immune systems is happening sooner now than it did at the beginning of the HIV epidemic, suggesting the virus has become more virulent, according to a new study in the May 1, 2009 issue of Clinical In ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Apr 07, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (5) | comments 1

'First step' to perfect drug combinations

The researchers found a way of identifying ideal drug combinations from billions of others which would prevent inflammation from occurring.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Researchers find drug combination may treat traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Recent data show that approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury annually. While the majority of TBIs are concussions ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Sep 17, 2010 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Study compares exercise regimens for obese older adults

Sedentary, obese older adults appear to improve their functional abilities and reduce insulin resistance through a combination of resistance and aerobic exercises, according to a report in the January 26 issue of Archives of ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Nanoparticle-based battlefield pain treatment moves a step closer

University of Michigan scientists have developed a combination drug that promises a safer, more precise way for medics and fellow soldiers in battle situations to give a fallen soldier both morphine and a drug that limits ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Synergy between 2 types of de-worming drugs found promising in a lab test

A new combination drug treatment for parasitic intestinal roundworms shows promise in a test on a common laboratory species.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

ALICE shines at STFC Daresbury Laboratory

A light source of unprecedented brilliance, the technology of which is poised to be responsible for significant advancements in fields such as healthcare, materials science and sustainable energy and to open up vast new areas ...

Physics / General Physics

created Nov 10, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Quick school cafeteria lines could lead to healthier food choices

Middle schools soon might add fast cafeteria lines to their menu of tools to help students eat healthier, according to Penn State researchers.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Brain tumors: New therapy surprisingly successful

The combination of two drugs produces a critical improvement in the treatment of certain brain tumours. This has been demonstrated by researchers at Bonn University working in co-operation with German and Swiss colleagues ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Mar 06, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0