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Nuclear Waste Reduction: Polymers Designed to Mop Up Radioactive Isotopes
November 28, 2009 — Nuclear power could solve our energy problems but it has rather nasty by-products: radioactive waste. Not only the disposal of the old core rods but also reactor operation results in a large amount ... > full story -
Dispensing Prescription Drugs in 3-Month Supplies Reduces Drug Costs by a Third
November 28, 2009 — Purchasing prescription drugs in a three-month supply rather than a one-month supply has long been regarded as a way to save money. New research quantifies the savings for the first ... > full story -
RNA Network Seen in Live Bacterial Cells for First Time
November 28, 2009 — New technology has given scientists the first look ever at RNA in a live bacteria cell -- a sight that could offer new information about how the molecule moves and ... > full story -
Researchers Fine-Tune Diffuse Optical Tomography for Breast Cancer Screening
November 28, 2009 — Researchers are working to make the physical pain and discomfort of mammograms a thing of the past, while allowing for diagnostic imaging eventually to be done in a home ... > full story -
24-Carat Gold 'Snowflakes' Improve Graphene's Electrical Properties
November 28, 2009 — In an effort to make graphene more useful in electronics applications, engineers have made a golden discovery -- gold "snowflakes" on ... > full story -
Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis Work, but Which Is Best?
November 28, 2009 — More studies that directly compare the effectiveness of different biologic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis are needed, say researchers who reviewed previous studies assessing the effectiveness of ... > full story -
Ecologists Sound out New Solution for Monitoring Cryptic Species
November 28, 2009 — Ecologists have worked out a way of using recordings of birdsong to accurately measure the size of bird populations. This is the first time sound recordings from a microphone array have been ... > full story -
Talking to Ourselves: How Consumers Navigate Choices and Inner Conflict
November 28, 2009 — From simple decisions like "Should I eat this brownie?" to bigger questions such as "Should my next car be a hybrid?" consumers are involved in an inner dialogue that reflects thoughts and ... > full story -
Small Hairy Balls Hide Foul-Tasting Healthful Enzymes
November 28, 2009 — A Dutch researcher has discovered a new way to package enzymes by causing charged polymers to form a 'ball of hair' around them. Her approach significantly increases the utility of the enzymes. For ... > full story -
New Treatment More Than Doubles Survival for High Risk Childhood Leukemia
November 28, 2009 — Phase 2 study results show high-dose imatinib plus chemo more than doubled survival for high risk type of childhood ... > full story -
Volunteers Wanted for Simulated 520-Day Mars Mission
November 28, 2009 — Starting in 2010, an international crew of six will simulate a 520-day round-trip to Mars, including a 30-day stay on the martian surface. In reality, they will live and work in a sealed facility in ... > full story -
Common Herbicides and Fibrates Block Nutrient-Sensing Receptor Found in Gut and Pancreas
November 28, 2009 — Certain common herbicides and lipid-lowering fibrate drugs act in humans to block T1R3, a nutrient-sensing taste receptor also present in intestine and pancreas. These compounds were not previously ... > full story
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