Fluorescence method detects mercury contamination in fish
Credit: José Antonio Gil Martínez Researchers from the University of Burgos (Spain) have developed a fluorescent polymer that lights up in contact with mercury that...
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High-sensitivity cameras reveal the atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks
Credit: © 2017 KAUST Researchers at KAUST have developed a method for fine-scale imaging of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), three-dimensional structures made up of metal ions...
Metabolism drives growth and division of cancer cells
Credit: Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft STAT5 controls maturation and division of blood cells. During the development of blood cells it is activated by tyrosine phosphorylation and...
Study finds 6,600 spills from fracking in just four states
Credit: Source: Science for Nature and People Partnership DURHAM, N.C. - Each year, 2 to 16 percent of hydraulically fractured oil and gas wells spill...
Seven new species of night frogs from India including 4 miniature forms
Credit: SD Biju Scientists from India have discovered seven new frog species belonging to the genus Nyctibatrachus, commonly known as Night Frogs. This find is...
Screening MRI benefits women at average risk of breast cancer
Credit: Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. - MRI screening improves early diagnosis of breast cancer in all women-not only those at high...
Novel breast tomosynthesis technique reduces screening recall rate
Credit: Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. - A new digital breast tomosynthesis technique has the potential to reduce the rate at which...