IN THE LAB
Local Anesthetics May Affect Children’s Tooth Growth
Exposure to high levels of local anesthetics caused cell death in pig teeth and young human tooth cells.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have established an association between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease biomarkers.
Good Vibrations Help Surfaces Stay Clean
Using numerical simulations and experiments, scientists have found that mechanical oscillations can enhance diffusion rates by ten orders of magnitude.
Blood Vessel Spasms Linked To Heart Attacks
Spasms at sites of coronary artery narrowing could be used a predictor for heart attacks, paving the way for early detection.
Making Sense Of SNPs With The Japonica Array
Developed from samples from the Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, the Japonica array is the first SNP array optimized for the Japanese population.
Using Coffee Grounds To Capture Carbon
Scientists have developed a simple process to treat waste coffee grounds to allow them to store methane.
Coming Soon: Origami-Engineered Structures
Researchers have designed origami-inspired structures that are flexible and yet strong and sturdy.
Smoking: A Major Cause Of Cancer Among Chinese Men
A nationwide study has found that smoking causes 23 percent of all cancer incidents in China, urging calls for a widespread smoking cessation movement.
Half Diamond, Half Cubic Boron—All Cutting Business
Researchers have combined diamond and cubic boron nitride with a novel alloying process for a superhard material.
