July 2009
11 posts
Transparent aluminium is 'new state of matter' →
Oxford scientists have created a transparent form of aluminium by bombarding the metal with the world’s most powerful soft X-ray laser. ‘Transparent aluminium’ previously only existed in science fiction, featuring in the movie Star Trek IV, but the real material is an exotic new state of matter with implications for planetary science and nuclear fusion.
DNA may differ between tissues →
Genetic material may vary between blood cells and other tissues in a single individual, a study in the July issue ofHuman Mutation reports.
Immune drug boosts lifespan : The Scientist →
A drug used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs and as an experimental cancer treatment in humans can significantly increase lifespan when given to adult mice, researchers have found. Mice that were administered the immunosuppressant rapamycin lived an average of 9-14% longer than mice that were not fed the drug, according to a paper published online in Nature today (July 8th).
