SEP 2, 2010 |
Smoking & Gene Expression Smoking alters the expression of over 300 genes. |
AUG 31, 2010 |
Joint Regeneration Scientists have generated fully functional, natural replacement joints in rabbits. |
AUG 30, 2010 |
Cold Heart Attacks The risk of a heart attack increases as temperatures go down. |
AUG 27, 2010 |
Pain Roundup Researchers have developed a pill from the saliva of venomous sea snails that could be used to treat chronic pain. |
AUG 26, 2010 |
Preventing Stroke Stimulating a rat’s whiskers after inducing stroke completely prevented brain damage. |
AUG 24, 2010 |
Sunscreen Timing A listener asks: how long should you wait after applying sunscreen before going outside? |
AUG 23, 2010 |
Designing Faces An engineering design technique can help surgeons reconstruct the delicate bones of the face. |
AUG 19, 2010 |
MS & Gut Bacteria Stomach bacteria may play a role in multiple sclerosis, according to an animal study. |
AUG 18, 2010 |
Tibetan Adaptation Tibetans have a unique genetic adaptation that allows them to survive high altitude, low oxygen conditions. |
AUG 17, 2010 |
Octopus Venom Scientists think venom from Antarctic octopi may have pain-killing properties. |
AUG 16, 2010 |
Cancer & Fructose Cancer cells selectively use fructose to divide and proliferate. |
AUG 10, 2010 |
Shady Supplements Over-the-counter weight loss supplements work no better than a placebo. |
AUG 4, 2010 |
Ivy Sunscreen English ivy produces natural nano-sized particles that could improve sunscreens. |
JUL 20, 2010 |
Tanning Oil Using tanning oil to get a speedier tan can damage skin more quickly. |
JUL 15, 2010 |
Re-Engineered Livers Scientists may someday be able to rebuild a functional liver on the stripped-down blood vessels of an old one. |
JUL 5, 2010 |
Deforestation & Malaria Malaria rates go up after areas of the Amazon rainforest are logged. |
JUN 29, 2010 |
Smoking Vaccine Researchers are testing a vaccine that could block the pleasurable effects of smoking. |
JUN 24, 2010 |
Schizophrenia & Creativity The brains of healthy creative people share some similarities with those of schizophrenia patients. |
JUN 21, 2010 |
Post-Partum Depression in Men Post-partum depression affects men as well as women. |
JUN 17, 2010 |
Spaceflight & Immunity Long-term space flight may compromise astronauts' immune systems. |
JUN 15, 2010 |
Cell Phone Air Sensors Installing chemical sensors in cell phones could create a worldwide system for identifying dangerous airborne toxins. |
JUN 14, 2010 |
Artificial Pancreas A prototype artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar in diabetic patients. |
JUN 4, 2010 |
Diabetes Roundup Good dental hygiene can result in improved blood sugar levels in diabetics. |
JUN 2, 2010 |
Chitosan A material found in lobster shells helps repair damaged nerves. |
JUN 1, 2010 |
Squinting Squinting helps the eyes focus fuzzy images. |
