Cancer researchers strive to predict chemotherapy resistance

May 21, 2013 in Health

A main obstacle to a cancer cure is chemoresistance. A new test is developed to identify resistant patients before treatment starts.

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Overlooked life on seabed gorges on fish faeces

May 2, 2013 in Natural Sciences

Bacteria are not the only organisms that feed on dead plankton and fish faeces. The so-called ‘archaea’ also play an important – and hitherto overlooked – role in carbon cycling in the seabed.
Sea snakes break rules of evolution

May 1, 2013 in Natural Sciences

Evolutionarily speaking, sea snakes are some pretty weird creatures. They have evolved both large and small heads very quickly and apparently without being separated geographically.
Great Tit tackles earlier springs

April 30, 2013 in Natural Sciences

Species could be more resistant to climate change than simple models suggest.
What makes ’The Wire’ so special?

April 30, 2013 in Society & Culture

Biting realism, fantastic character portrayals and a controversial description of society that’s on a par with the great novels. New Nordic research takes a closer look at the popular TV series The Wire.
The depression work-out

April 29, 2013 in Society & Culture

Can physical exercise be used as a way to reduce depression? A new analysis answers yes, but mainly for people with mild or moderate depression.
Archeologists burn pigs to investigate historical mystery

April 29, 2013 in Society & Culture

Archeologists are puzzled by the fact that bone remnants from children and infants are almost never unearthed from ancient funeral pyre sites.
Reduce PFC exposure and rescue childhood vaccines

April 28, 2013 in Health

To ensure that childhood vaccines work, we need to reduce our exposure to harmful PFC substances. The maximum daily intake should even be reduced dramatically, new data shows.
Antidepressants for pets

April 27, 2013 in Society & Culture

People are not the only users of antidepressants. A spike in sales of “happy pills” for animals is being seen in Sweden.
Possible new cause of diabetes, obesity and poor growth

April 26, 2013 in Health

Scientists have discovered a completely new function of a specific protein. This may help explain diabetes, obesity and slow growth.
Smartphones in the battle against foot sores

April 26, 2013 in Health

Diabetics with foot sores can now be more efficiently monitored and checked from home. Nurses who visit patients at home can use smartphones to send pictures to specialists.

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Symbolic saviour of an endangered species

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The story about Knut, the polar bear from Berlin, tells us something about our times, our relationship with animals and our outlook on the environment.

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