Category: Features
Painless insulin patch may help diabetics soon
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University made a synthetic patch that can secrete doses of insulin to control blood sugar levels on demand for diabetes patients. Tests of this painless patch […]
Blueberries may help fight Alzheimer’s disease
The blueberry, already labeled a “super fruit” for its power to potentially lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, also could be another weapon in the war against Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers present their work today at the 251st […]
Male birth control nearing reality
A group of researchers has taken a step toward that male birth control by tweaking some experimental compounds that show promise. The researchers present their work today at the 251st National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). […]
Individual rewards can boost team performance
New research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology finds that rewarding individual workers can boost performance both for other workers and for the team. “Our findings are based on laboratory and field experiments in China, and those findings tell […]
Mosquito mating may control Zika virus
Genetic cues from male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes passed on during sex affect which genes are turned on or off in a females’ reproductive tract post-mating, including genes related to blood feeding, egg development and immune defense, according to new Cornell […]
Having younger siblings good for the health
Your little brother or sister may be a pain in the ass, but studies show that they’re actually good for your health. Having a baby brother or sister before first grade may lower a child’s risk of becoming obese, […]
Two kidney cancer drugs can’t stop recurrence
Two widely drugs for treating kidney cancer — sorafenib and sunitinib — are no more effective than a placebo in preventing return of the disease to increase life spans of patients suffering from advanced kidney cancer after surgery, according to […]
Stopping disease outbreaks through smart mapping
Smart mapping technology – also known as geographic information system (GIS) technology – integrates data from multiple systems, presenting the findings in the format of a dynamic map. By linking data through their common geography, users are able to analyse, […]
Surgery helps prostate cancer patients after radiation fails
A University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher has found that a complex procedure to remove the prostate achieves excellent long-term survival for men after radiation therapy has failed. “Prostate cancer, unfortunately, is a common cancer, and more than 27,000 […]
The secret to effective sequels
A new study co-authored by Binghamton University Professor of Marketing Subimal Chatterjee reveals the secret to effective sequels like “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” According to the study, the best way to keep consumers happy and interested with initial sequel […]
