Posts Tagged ‘Stony Brook University’
Lyme disease vaccine trials show promise
STONY BROOK (US) — Clinical trials of a new vaccine for Lyme disease reveal strong immune response in 300 individuals with little adverse reaction. Continue…
Monday, May 13, 2013 15:58 - 2 Comments
Science & Technology - May 2, 2013 12:22 - 1 Comment
Ape pelvis fills gap in evolution puzzle
U. MISSOURI (US) — Experts say the pelvis from an 11.9 million-year-old ape skeleton suggests the primate probably lived near the beginning of the great ape evolution. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 24, 2013 13:30 - 0 Comments
Are planets made of ‘totally unexpected’ stuff?
STONY BROOK (US) — Researchers have made a surprising prediction about one of the main materials inside planets. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 19, 2013 11:07 - 0 Comments
Are those tiny gold particles bad for you?
STONY BROOK (US) — Pure gold nanoparticles found in everyday items such as personal care products can inhibit fat storage, slow wound healing, and accelerate wrinkling. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 15, 2013 12:45 - 5 Comments
‘Freezer burn’ method numbs painful nerves
STONY BROOK (US) — A new technique involving tiny balls of ice can safely short circuit chronic pain caused by nerve damage, according to new research. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 5, 2013 12:18 - 1 Comment
Volcano event lines up with pre-dino die-offs
COLUMBIA U. (US) — New evidence from around the world links the abrupt disappearance of half of Earth’s species 200 million years ago to a precisely dated set of gigantic volcanic eruptions. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 1, 2013 16:25 - 1 Comment
To heal heart, treat depression, too
COLUMBIA U. (US) —Treating people for depression after a heart attack could reduce the risk of death or another attack, new research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 1, 2013 11:53 - 0 Comments
15 minutes of fame may last a lifetime
STONY BROOK (US) — Celebrity status may seem like an unending revolving door, but a new study finds fame isn’t so fleeting after all. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 4, 2013 12:01 - 1 Comment
Fukushima radiation reveals tuna’s journey
STANFORD (US) — Pacific bluefin tuna are picking up radioactive cesium released in Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster, allowing scientists to determine the fish’s migratory habits by testing for this radioactive signature. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 1, 2013 14:16 - 0 Comments
Female lemurs outlive males with ‘itchy feet’
STONY BROOK / U. ARIZONA (US) — Both male and female lemurs stray from the safety of the group, but the females eventually settle down—perhaps a clue to why they tend to outlive the males, researchers say. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 27, 2013 7:44 - 1 Comment
Images trace how brain removes waste
STONY BROOK (US) — Scientists have used new imaging tools to map the pathway the brain uses to clear waste build-up that could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 11, 2013 14:12 - 0 Comments
Placental mammals evolved from small bug eater
STONY BROOK (US) — Researchers have reconstructed the common ancestor of placental mammals and describe it as a small insect-eating animal. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 6, 2013 15:05 - 0 Comments
Cognitive problems for 1 in 3 kids with MS
STONY BROOK (US) — One of the largest studies to assess cognitive function of children with multiple sclerosis finds one-third have a cognitive impairment. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 5, 2013 13:27 - 0 Comments
For health, lending a hand beats getting help
U. BUFFALO (US) — Stressed-out people who assist others get significant health benefits, including lower mortality rates, a new study shows. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 21, 2013 11:17 - 0 Comments
Search for life on Mars goes underground
STONY BROOK (US) — Minerals from deep inside Mars offer the strongest evidence to date that the red planet could have supported life. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 15, 2013 12:23 - 0 Comments
Shot of contrast makes brain tumors glow
STONY BROOK (US) — A new contrast agent can cause brain tumors to glow, potentially leading to more precise surgery. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 19, 2012 15:02 - 0 Comments
For obese, are vibrations as good as exercise?
STONY BROOK (US) — Low-intensity vibrations may be as beneficial as exercise for people who are obese, new research suggests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 14, 2012 17:25 - 0 Comments
For memory, brain relies on newbie neurons
STONY BROOK (US) / U. TORONTO (CAN) — Newly generated neurons are crucial for normal learning and memory, even in the aging adult brain, new research shows. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 10, 2012 17:08 - 1 Comment
Globally, little forage fish net big profits
STONY BROOK (US) — While helping to maintain the health of marine ecosystems, small forage fish contribute at least $16.9 billion annually to the worldwide fishing industry, a new study shows. (more…)
