The Inspector General of the National Science foundation has completed an investigation into falsifying research data, concealing or deleting emails or other data, misusing privileged information, and seriously deviating form accepted practices in relation to climate change research by climate...
It's only been half a day since Jim Tressel resigned as head coach at Ohio State, and now his star quarterback could be out the door as well.
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that the NCAA and Ohio State are doing an independent investigation into Terrelle Pryor and whether he may have...
The Maryland Board of Physicians has permanently revoked the license of an obstetrician employed at an abortion clinic owned by Steven Brigham, who has been the target of investigations by Maryland and New Jersey authorities over alleged unscrupulous abortion procedures, the AP/Baltimore Sun...
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is strongly advising caterers and the public to heed the Food Standards Agency's advice that raw bean sprouts should be washed and thoroughly cooked before they are eaten, unless they are clearly labeled as ready to eat. An investigation in England and...
New Zealand Police has referred the matter of data collection from Wi-Fi networks by Google Street View back to the office of the Privacy Commissioner.
PULMONARY: Can vitamin D reduce a complication of cystic fibrosis? The lungs of most individuals with cystic fibrosis are colonized by the mold Aspergillus fumigatus. In some this causes a condition known as allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), which is characterized by wheezing, lung...
ONCOLOGY: Identifying liver cancer stem cells A subpopulation of cells in a tumor that are known as cancer stem cells (CSCs) are thought to be involved in tumor resistance to chemo/radiation therapy as well as tumor relapse and progression. However, whether CSCs exist in many cancers and what...
Marc E. Rothenberg, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Cincinnati Children's, has received an NIH MERIT Award to extend funding of his long-standing investigation into "Regulation of Gastrointestinal Eosinophils." Dr. Rothenberg received the award from the...
Our guest is Ben Radford, columnist and managing editor for Skeptical Inquirer Magazine. Ben is a veteran investigator of paranormal incidents, and the author of "Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries." He'll share stories about his favourite investigations, and...
ONCOLOGY: Tumor cell spread: an early event kept in check by the immune system The major cause of death in patients with cancer is the formation of tumors at sites distant to the initial tumor. Understanding more about the processes involved in the spread and development of tumors at distant...
IMMUNOLOGY: Context, context, context: all important for the immune function of NKT cells A therapeutic approach to harnessing immune cells known as NKT cells, which have potent immunomodulatory properties, is currently being tested in cancer patients in phase I clinical trials. However, initial...
CSI notwithstanding, forensics experts cannot always retrieve fingerprints from objects, but a conformal coating process developed by Penn State professors can reveal hard-to-develop fingerprints on nonporous surfaces without altering the chemistry of the print. "As prints dry or age, the common...
Politico: "House Republicans on Wednesday demanded an investigation into whether the health care overhaul plan would increase national health spending, following a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that showed cost increases, at least in the first decade." The...
Politico: "House Republicans on Wednesday demanded an investigation into whether the health care overhaul plan would increase national health spending, following a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that showed cost increases, at least in the first decade." The...
Politico: "House Republicans on Wednesday demanded an investigation into whether the health care overhaul plan would increase national health spending, following a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that showed cost increases, at least in the first decade." The...