Health & Medicine
Genetic link to Type 2 diabetes found
03 Jan 2014
Human brain development is a symphony in three movements
By By Bill Hathaway | 03 Jan 2014
Novel membrane for climate protection and medicine technology
30 Dec 2013
Polymer scientists develop a membrane for separating and enriching gas, which could have applications in heart-lung machines and in more efficient gas filters
"Nanobiopsy" allows scientists to operate on living cells
By By Sam Wong | 27 Dec 2013
Decoding the structure of bone
27 Dec 2013
Researchers have deciphered the molecular basis of bone’s remarkable strength and resiliency; which could lead to new treatments and materials
Malaria drug target raises hopes for new treatments
23 Dec 2013
Scientists have taken an important step towards new malaria treatments by identifying a way to stop malaria parasites from multiplying
Researcher highlights advances in nanotechnology's fight against cancer
By By Brianna Deane | 20 Dec 2013
Total smoking bans work best
19 Dec 2013
With no place to puff, smokers are more likely to cut back or quit, researchers say
Study challenges long-held hypothesis that iron promotes atherosclerosis
By By Rachel Champeau | 18 Dec 2013
Researchers developing a ‘universal’ flu vaccine
18 Dec 2013
Stanford engineers are working to create a flu vaccine that could be produced more quickly and offer broader protection than what is available today