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Neutron scattering reveals drug mechanism

December 14, 2012
New insights into the origin of the side effects of an antifungal drug have been provided by neutron scattering experiments undertaken by researchers at Kings College London.Amphotericin (AmB) has been...

Oceanic turbulence affects marine food web

December 10, 2012
Numerical simulations have shown for the first time that the movement of seawater can directly affect the ability of marine bacteria to absorb organic material, such as that produced by...

“Pinocchio Effect” confirmed: lying affects the nose

December 6, 2012
Spanish researchers have confirmed the existence of a “Pinocchio Effect” when someone is fibbing. However, unlike the wooden puppet whose nose would increase in length when he uttered a lie,...

Insects shape genetic landscapes

November 26, 2012
Plant-eating insects’ preferences play a fundamental role in maintaining and shaping the genetic variation of their host plants according to a recent study.The study, which involved aphids and the research...

UK Flusurvey goes viral

November 22, 2012
Researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are appealing for people to sign up to a nationwide flu survey to find out if 'man-flu' really exists.The Flusurvey...

Mollusc missing link discovered

November 12, 2012
A rare fossil called Kulindroplax, the missing link between two mollusc groups, has been discovered. The findings, which were revealed in a 3D computer model of the fossil, are published...

Nanoparticles combat ageing

November 9, 2012
Spanish scientists have developed a nanodevice that may have applications in the future development of therapies against ageing and provides promise for the treatment of age-related diseases such as cancer...

Memories of a sleeping brain

November 5, 2012
Researchers have discovered that a region of the brain – involved in learning, memory and Alzheimer’s disease – behaves as if it’s remembering something even during sleep. The team from...

The sentinel sea cow

October 29, 2012
Manatees may reflect the quality of health in marine ecosystems according to a long-term, collaborative study led by George Mason University, published in PLOS ONE.The research, which was conducted over...

‘Barcode’ blood test for prostate cancer

October 26, 2012
A blood test that reads genetic changes like a barcode, and can detect aggressive prostate cancer has been designed.  A group at The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal...

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