Research News: Sciene Frontiers
Friday, May 25, 2012
Discovery expected to shift research direction in lupus and asthma
Worm infection holds clues for future asthma, lupus treatments.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Study identifies key regulator of brain-tumor growth
UAB researchers say the MARCKS protein may be a biomarker for brain tumors and hold potential for targeted therapy.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Future treatment for nearsightedness — compact fluorescent light bulbs?
Early study finds brighter fluorescent lights prevent myopia.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Study suggests blood-pressure drug may slow diabetes progression
Researchers were surprised by a second effect of an established drug.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Heart attacks rise following daylight saving time
Daylight-saving time is hard on the heart.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Structural solution: New techniques could accelerate drug discovery
UAB's molecular architects create 3D models of proteins, help design new drugs for cystic fibrosis, and more.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Worm reproduction offers new explanation of Lou Gehrig’s disease
Quirky evolution yields clues to a fatal condition.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Marijuana smoke not as damaging to lungs as cigarette smoke
Large national study shows difference between lung function of cigarette and marijuana smokers; doctors warn against other known complications.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Mukhtar to build first human interactome map
Assistant Professor Shahid Mukhtar was part of the first research team to build a plant interactome map.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Researcher aims to create sustainable food resources
All species of plants are subject to disease — a fact that can be devastating to an economy, wildlife and humans.
