Early on, asteroids gave Earth a beating
PURDUE (US) — Tiny spherules embedded in layers of rock are giving researchers precise information about asteroid impacts going back to Earth’s early history from 3.5 billion to 35 million years ago. Continue…
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Laser images show early changes in breast cells
PURDUE (US) — A new imaging technology reveals subtle changes in breast tissue and may help determine a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 2, 2012 16:20 - 0 Comments
To beat a virus, find its ‘pocket factor’
PURDUE (US) — New details about the structure of a virus that causes brain swelling and paralysis in children may lead to antiviral drugs. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 6, 2012 12:45 - 2 Comments
Many hits, not one, cause concussion?
PURDUE (US) — A two-year study of high school football players suggests concussions are likely caused by many hits over time and not a single blow. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 27, 2012 16:14 - 1 Comment
Medical sensor powered by rap music?
PURDUE (US) — The driving bass rhythm of rap can be used to power a new miniature medical sensor designed to be implanted in the body. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 9, 2011 11:21 - 0 Comments
Lasers track nanotubes in living cells
PURDUE (US) — A new imaging tool that tracks carbon nanotubes in living cells and the bloodstream could advance their use for biomedical research and clinical medicine. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 8, 2011 11:32 - 0 Comments
Dry roads most risky for young male drivers
PURDUE (US) — A study of Indiana drivers shows heightened risk of serious injury and death for men 45 and older driving on snow and ice, women driving on rain-slick highways, and younger men driving on dry roadways. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 28, 2011 12:45 - 1 Comment
How to probe mechanics of living cells
PURDUE (US) — Researchers are making progress in developing a system that measures the mechanical properties of living cells. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 20, 2011 10:26 - 0 Comments
Head hits in football alter teen brain
PURDUE U. (US) — High school football players who experience repeated hits to the head show changes in mental processes even when there are no clinical signs of concussion. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 31, 2011 17:10 - 2 Comments
Tiny devices in tumors generate oxygen
PURDUE (US) — Micro devices implanted inside tumors to generate oxygen boost the cancer-killing power of radiation and chemotherapy. (more…)
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