How the web is changing technology…no, not the internet
If Charlotte the spider were more than a children’s book character, she might one day be able to get a job in Silicon Valley. That’s because scientists and tech researchers […]
Category Archives: Medicine
Assassin virus could treat acne
It’s so common, it’s almost a universal experience of growing up. Acne is often the bane of a teenager’s existence, leading an already-unsure and uncomfortable kid to feel even less […]
Can people taste sinus infections?
It sounds disgusting to put it that way, but it’s actually an effective way to prevent the nasty clog in your sinus cavities. There’s one catch: You have to be […]
And the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to…
Two men: John B. Gurdon of the University of Cambridge in England and Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University in Japan. Each scientist made a discovery about stem cells, but more than 40 […]
Why you may have seen the latest depression drug at the club
There’s a new anti-depression drug in the early stages of development, and patients using it could start to notice the effects within hours, rather than weeks or months like most […]
Good news for lactose-intolerance sufferers
Researchers in New Zealand genetically engineered a cow that can produce hypoallergenic milk. The calf’s milk lacks milk protein beta-lactoglobulin or BGL, which is what causes allergic reactions in humans and […]
Einstein’s brain? There’s an app for that
Albert Einstein’s brain is ready for its closeup. Nearly 60 years after Einstein’s death, anyone can have the chance to explore that remarkable noodle. During Einstein’s autopsy, Princeton pathologist Thomas […]
Key to longevity may be a Sophie’s Choice for men
Death and castration probably aren’t two things men like to think about very much. But they may be linked in an unusual way. Researchers at Korea University just published a […]
There’s nothing silly about a golden goose
Scientists are in the business of discovery, even if it’s not what they set out to find. For example, Charles Townes worked much of his life as a researcher for […]
Stem cells cure deafness in gerbils
Tiny creatures have led to a big breakthrough in stem cell therapy research. Dr. Marcelo Rivolta and his team at the University of Sheffield in England were able to moderately, […]
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