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Update: New self-healing nanogel promises better drug delivery Posted: 20 Feb 2015 03:44 AM PST Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a new type hydrogel for medical use. This gel is The post Update: New self-healing nanogel promises better drug delivery has been published on Technology Org.

Probiotic toxin fights coldwater disease in rainbow trout Posted: 20 Feb 2015 03:41 AM PST The rainbow trout is a work of art and diner’s delight. But when the freshwater fish falls prey The post Probiotic toxin fights coldwater disease in rainbow trout has been published on Technology Org.

Is urbanization pushing Earth’s evolution to a tipping point? Posted: 20 Feb 2015 03:37 AM PST  That humans and the cities we build affect the ecosystem and even drive some evolutionary change in species’ The post Is urbanization pushing Earth’s evolution to a tipping point? has been published on Technology Org.

UGA researchers discover potential treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis Posted: 20 Feb 2015 02:14 AM PST Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a new small molecule drug that may serve as a The post UGA researchers discover potential treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis has been published onTechnology Org.

Camel, alpaca antibodies target anticancer viruses directly to tumors Posted: 20 Feb 2015 01:03 AM PST Using antibodies from camels and alpacas, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found The post Camel, alpaca antibodies target anticancer viruses directly to tumors has been published on Technology Org.

Scientists unveil map of human epigenomes in effort to fight disease Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:57 AM PST Virtually every cell in the body carries an identical genome. But how is it possible that each of The post Scientists unveil map of human epigenomes in effort to fight disease has been published on Technology Org.

Researchers discover county colic risk Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:53 AM PST A particular gastrointestinal disorder, which causes colic, or abdominal pain, in horses, is more prevalent in Lancashire compared The post Researchers discover county colic risk has been published on Technology Org.

‘Most Comprehensive Map’ of Human Epigenomes Is Unveiled Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:40 AM PST Two dozen scientific papers published online simultaneously on Feb. 18, 2015 present the first comprehensive maps and analyses The post ‘Most Comprehensive Map’ of Human Epigenomes Is Unveiled has been published on Technology Org.

Animated videos bring Ebola education to West Africa Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:37 AM PST In early 2014, just before Ebola surged in West Africa, leaders of Scientific Animations Without Borders visited with The post Animated videos bring Ebola education to West Africa has been published on Technology Org.

Study: 25 Percent of Children Who Are Homeless Need Mental Health Services Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:25 AM PST A pilot study in Wake County, North Carolina, finds that 25 percent of children who are homeless are The post Study: 25 Percent of Children Who Are Homeless Need Mental Health Services has been published onTechnology Org.

The Serotonin Hypothesis of Depression Has Gotten it All Backwards, Study Finds Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:24 AM PST Contrary to popular belief, the brains of people who suffer from depression produce more rather than less serotonin, The post The Serotonin Hypothesis of Depression Has Gotten it All Backwards, Study Finds has been published onTechnology Org.

Let’s talk about sex…after cancer Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:14 AM PST Romance may still be lingering in the air, but for many cancer survivors Valentine’s Day was just another The post Let’s talk about sex…after cancer has been published on Technology Org.

Beyond genetics: illuminating the epigenome Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:09 AM PST If you are attracted to the more mysterious areas of science, such as quantum mechanics and cosmology, and your special interest The post Beyond genetics: illuminating the epigenome has been published on Technology Org.

Berry scare: here’s what you need to know about hepatitis A Posted: 20 Feb 2015 12:06 AM PST School students in Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland are the latest group thought to have eaten frozen berries linked to hepatitis A, The post Berry scare: here’s what you need to know about hepatitis A has been published on Technology Org.

Scientists unravel mechanisms that stop proteins misbehaving Posted: 19 Feb 2015 08:55 PM PST Scientists have shed new light on the behaviour of proteins in cells, which could lead to fresh approaches The post Scientists unravel mechanisms that stop proteins misbehaving has been published on Technology Org.

How to evolve bigger brain using human DNA? Posted: 19 Feb 2015 08:24 PM PST Want to grow bigger brain? Yes, it is possible, at least according to the data from the latest research. Still, The post How to evolve bigger brain using human DNA? has been published on Technology Org.

New nanogel for drug delivery Posted: 19 Feb 2015 11:59 AM PST Scientists are interested in using gels to deliver drugs because they can be molded into specific shapes and The post New nanogel for drug delivery has been published on Technology Org.

Statins may not lower Parkinson’s risk Posted: 19 Feb 2015 11:50 AM PST The use of statins may not be associated with lowering risk for Parkinson’s disease, according to a new The post Statins may not lower Parkinson’s risk has been published on Technology Org.

Researchers study role of hydrogen sulfide in regulating blood pressure Posted: 19 Feb 2015 11:47 AM PST Widely considered simply a malodorous toxic gas, hydrogen sulfide is now being studied for its probable role in The post Researchers study role of hydrogen sulfide in regulating blood pressure has been published onTechnology Org.

Minimising ‘false positives’ key to vaccinating against bovine TB Posted: 19 Feb 2015 11:43 AM PST New diagnostic tests are needed to make vaccination against bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) viable and the number of The post Minimising ‘false positives’ key to vaccinating against bovine TB has been published on Technology Org.

Smartphone Apps Just as Accurate as Wearable Devices for Tracking Physical Activity, According to Penn Researchers Posted: 19 Feb 2015 08:17 AM PST Although wearable devices have received significant attention for their ability to track an individual’s physical activity, most smartphone The post Smartphone Apps Just as Accurate as Wearable Devices for Tracking Physical Activity, According to Penn Researchers has been published on Technology Org.

Penn Medicine Researchers Show Brain Activity Can Predict Increased Fat Intake Following Sleep Deprivation Posted: 19 Feb 2015 08:17 AM PST Experts have warned for years that insufficient sleep can lead to weight gain. A new Penn Medicine study found that The post Penn Medicine Researchers Show Brain Activity Can Predict Increased Fat Intake Following Sleep Deprivation has been published on Technology Org.