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Nobel Aspirations
March 6, 2013 | by Cynthia Fox | Comments
Over the last few months, the Nobel Prize has generated much controversy—again. More than 3,000 scientists contributed to the most high profile science event of 2012: the discovery of the Higgs boson subatomic particle. Yet the Nobel can only be split between three laureates. Was the Nobel Prize finally obsolete, the press fretted, in one angst-ridden blog after another?
Turning Back the Clock
September 5, 2012 7:44 am | by Robert Fee | CommentsStem cells are pretty amazing things. Almost weekly, I seem to come across research briefs describing beneficial applications that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
Insomnia: Hypertension and Prevention
June 20, 2012 10:56 am | by Liam Donovan | CommentsA recent study from Henry Ford hospital in Detroit has confirmed that insomnia can lead to hypertension. The study has shown that hypertension was more prevalent in people suffering from insomnia compared with normal sleepers.
Being in the Know
November 21, 2011 10:25 am | CommentsI’ve learned lately that there are some advantages to working on a magazine covering life science technology and producing a daily newsletter filled with research news. Every now and then, I come across a story that directly impacts me or my family and inspires change.
“Oh look! It’s what’s-her-face”
August 9, 2011 11:15 am | by Mary Sakacs | CommentsHave you ever been in a situation where you see someone you recognize but for some reason you can’t remember their name? It can be quite an awkward situation, and while you may greet them and be smiling on the outside, you’re intensely rummaging around your brain for a name—hoping they don’t realize that you have forgotten it. This is a common situation, but no one ever seems to wonder why it is that we can remember a face but not always a name.
Smoking: Quitting cold turkey may jumpstart depression
August 3, 2011 10:33 am | by Mary Sakacs | CommentsSmoking cigarettes has been said to be one of the hardest habits to quit. But being that it is so harmful on the heart and lungs, many smokers are trying their best to put down the cigarette and improve their health. Unfortunately, the beginning of this process can be the hardest and individuals find themselves unhappy and longing for a puff.
What you didn’t know about video games
August 2, 2011 11:03 am | by Mary Sakacs | CommentsVideo and computer games are an extremely popular activity for both children and adults today. While gaming provides fun and entertainment for players, it can also cause problems. Video game addiction studies are increasing, and the results that many show can be alarming.
The Glass Half Full May Come in Handy
July 27, 2011 11:17 am | by Mary Sakacs | CommentsLooking at things from a positive perspective has always been said to improve your attitude and help get you through the day with a smile on your face. My mother would always tell me that I am responsible for my happiness and having a negative outlook would only bring me a bad day, so I should think positive! I believed that optimism would make me a happier person, but I didn’t realize that it could also make me a healthier one.
Genes: Below the Surface
July 20, 2011 10:19 am | CommentsA recent breakthrough found in a study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, proved that a specific gene links to intellectual disability in those who may carry it.
No mosquito, no malaria?
July 18, 2011 11:09 am | CommentsMosquitoes are generally known as the sneaky pest that creeps up and bites, leaving you with an itchy bump on the surface of your skin. A nuisance to be sure, but in some areas of the world, they can be dangerous because the bugs carry malaria.
Schizophrenia: According to genetics
July 11, 2011 11:06 am | by Mary Sakacs | CommentsThe well-known disease Schizophrenia is a major mental disorder that contains an array of ghastly symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disordered speech and thinking, and a loss in social behaviors.
Firefighters are Macho Men…and Women
June 30, 2011 10:59 am | by Mary Sakacs | CommentsA recent article published at the University of Gothenburg, takes a closer look at the profession of a fireman. Between the stereotypes that society has stigmatized to the profession and the actual role of a firefighter, there were many questions that I pondered when learning about a firefighter’s point of view on his day to day experiences.
Say Again?
August 20, 2010 10:36 am | by Lily Barback | CommentsRecent studies at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston suggest that I’m not the only teenager who damaged his/her hearing in recent years.
Digging Out
April 2, 2010 9:23 am | CommentsI have a love/hate relationship with business travel. On one hand, I enjoy learning about the latest technologies before anyone else. I also enjoy meeting the people who had previously only been voices on the phone or words in an email to me. But on the other, I can't stand how long it takes me to dig out by just missing a few days in the office.
Increased Visibility
February 22, 2010 11:01 am | by Robert Fee | CommentsI'm a little late to the party, but Time magazine seems to be all over our industry lately. Coming back from LabAutomation 2010, one of the biggest impressions I was left with was the excitement of one vendor whose product photo accompanied the number four scientific discovery of 2009 (according to the editors of Time), "A Robot Performs Science."
Get Those Entries In
January 14, 2010 8:40 am | CommentsIt’s that time of year again. It’s time for all of you to start thinking about your 2010 Bioscience Technology Researcher of the Year entries.
