Brainy worms: Scientists uncover counterpart of cerebral cortex in marine worms
Unexpectedly, scientists have now discovered a true counterpart of the cerebral cortex in an invertebrate, a marine worm. Their findings give an idea of what the most ancient higher brain centers looked like, and what our distant ancestors used them for.
September 3rd, 2010
Capsaicin can act as co-carcinogen, study finds; Chili pepper component linked to skin cancer
New research links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. While the molecular mechanisms of the cancer-promoting effects of capsaicin are not clear and remain controversial, the new research has shown a definite connection to formation of skin cancer through various laboratory studies.
September 3rd, 2010
Chemists develop simple technique to visualize atomic-scale structures
Researchers have devised a new technique -- using a sheet of carbon just one atom thick -- to visualize the structure of molecules. The technique, which was used to obtain the first direct images of how water coats surfaces at room temperature, can also be used to image a potentially unlimited number of other molecules, including antibodies and other biomolecules.
September 3rd, 2010
Serendipity contributes to MRSA susceptibility findings
Researchers have found two genes in mice which might help identify why some people are more susceptible than others to potentially deadly staph infections.
September 3rd, 2010
Molecules involved in 'touch' identified: Could lead to new treatments for pain, deafness and cardiac function
Scientists have identified two proteins with potential to be important targets for research into a wide range of health problems, including pain, deafness, and cardiac and kidney dysfunction.
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