- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 4th, 2012
Explaining the Obesity Paradox
Fatter people are safer from the effects of heart attacks
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 3rd, 2012
Heart Attacks Extremely Damaging in Late Pregnancy
American researchers look at how carrying children influences heart health
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 27th, 2012
Cause of Rare, Dramatic Condition Discovered
A trio of genetic mutations is apparently responsible for the disease
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 13th, 2012
Lethal Combination of Factors Led to Mammoth Extinction
Encroaching human presence was among the most important ones
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 13th, 2012
Dissonances Allow Music to Drastically Influence People
They can help manipulate emotions through different mechanisms
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 23rd, 2012
New Fluorescent Dye Detects Alzheimer's
The chemical binds to amyloid plaques in the brain
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 22nd, 2012
Protein-Stabilizing Polymers Developed at UCLA
The compounds will help proteins remain active for longer periods
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 18th, 2012
Rare Genetic Variations Are Not That Rare After All
Large investigation finds them to be surprisingly common
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 16th, 2012
Sugars Sabotage Your Brain
Certain fatty acids can counteract this negative effect
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 2nd, 2012
Device Deforms Cells to Study Their Interior
Scientists say deformations provide insight into cells' interiors
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 2nd, 2012
Screening Technique Analyzes the Safety of Nanomaterials
The method has recently been unveiled by US researchers
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 21st, 2012
UCLA and Others Targeted with “Collaborative Network” Spam
The site promoted in the spam emails is being investigated by UCLA IT Security staff
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 18th, 2012
Saliva Test for Oral Cancer in the Works
Such a test could benefit thousands of patients yearly
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 12th, 2012
Wielding a Gun Makes People Look Bigger
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 9th, 2012
Alzheimer's Caregivers Benefit from Yoga Sessions
The practice contributes to alleviating depression symptoms
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 4th, 2012
Preventing Obesity in Kids with Low Birth Weight
Moderate caloric restrictions appear to do wonders, scientists say
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 2nd, 2012
Genetic Underpinnings of PTSD Found
The discovery may set the basis for new screening tests