Year: 2013
Working together: bacteria join forces to produce electricity
Coculture model for current production in the dark. A: In the light, Chlorobium photosynthetically accumulates glycogen (red particles)…
Can thermodynamics help us better understand human cancers?
When the "war on cancer" was declared with the signing of the National Cancer Act in 1971, identifying potential physical…
UCLA neuroscientist’s book explains why social connection is as important as food and shelter
Facebook and gossip might seem like a waste of time, but they actually serve a basic human need. …
Where in the World are Young People Using the Internet?
According to a common myth, today’s young people are all glued to the Internet. But in fact, only 30 percent…
Cells Prefer Nanodiscs Over Nanorods
Roy’s team used an imprinting technology that works like a cookie cutter but on the nanoscale. Drugs are…
Babies born at 37 and 38 weeks are at higher risk for adverse health outcomes than those born at 39 – 41 weeks
Babies considered “early-term,” born at 37 or 38 weeks after a mother’s last menstrual period, may look as healthy as…
‘Cupcake bans’ rare, but policies may reduce overexposure to sugary treats
Nearly 1 in 3 American children are overweight or obese, but sugary sweets are often on the menu at elementary…
New Genetic Discovery Could Reduce the Guesswork in Drug Dosing
The discovery of genetic differences affecting up to a third of the population could take the guesswork out of prescribing…