News | Archive (July 2008)
Living with a partner reduces risk of Alzheimer's
— 31 Jul 2008 | HealthLiving with a spouse or a partner decreases the risk of developing Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases. This according to a study by Krister Hakansson, researcher in psychology... — full story
New discovery may lead to immunisation against cardiovascular disease
— 31 Jul 2008 | HealthLow levels of naturally occurring antibodies may represent an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke in men. This discovery, published in the academic... — full story
Researchers determine strength of 'liquid smoke'
— 31 Jul 2008 | TechnologyResearchers have created a 3D image of a material referred to as 'liquid smoke.' Aerogel, also known as liquid smoke or 'San Francisco fog,' is an open-cell polymer with pores smaller... — full story
Researchers identify virus behind mysterious parrot disease
— 31 Jul 2008 | BiologyResearchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have identified a virus behind the mysterious infectious disease that has been killing parrots and exotic birds for more... — full story
Researcher develops vaccine to protect against black plague bioterror attack
— 31 Jul 2008 | HealthA University of Central Florida researcher may have found a defence against the Black Plague, a disease that wiped out a third of Europe's population in the Middle Ages and which government... — full story
Minorities less likely to know about breast cancer treatment options
— 31 Jul 2008 | HealthNearly half of women treated for breast cancer did not know that their odds of being alive after five years are roughly the same whether they undergo mastectomy or breast conserving... — full story
Soy compounds affect brain, reproductive development
— 31 Jul 2008 | HealthTwo hormone-like compounds linked to the consumption of soy-based foods can cause irreversible changes in the structure of the brain, resulting in early-onset puberty and symptoms of... — full story
Scientists find dual-use sexual attraction and population-control chemicals in nematodes
— 31 Jul 2008 | BiologyOrganisms ranging from humans to plants to the lowliest bacterium use molecules to communicate. Some chemicals trigger the various stages of an organism's development, and still others... — full story
The amazing quantum world of ultra cold matter
— 31 Jul 2008 | PhysicsMany of us have been fascinated by the concept of absolute zero, the temperature at which everything comes to a complete stop. But physics tells us otherwise: absolute zero cannot be... — full story
Liver damage in hepatitis C patients could be treated with warfarin
— 31 Jul 2008 | HealthThe drug warfarin may help prevent liver failure in thousands of people with hepatitis C, according to new research. In a study published tomorrow (1 August) in the Journal of Thrombosis... — full story