Archive: 26/07/2012
3Qs: Why a mosquito is more than just a summertime pest
You know that mosquito bite youre scratching like crazy on that hot, summer night? According to Rebeca Rosengaus, associate professor of biology in the College of Science, it may ...
Jul 26, 2012
Changing the world one leg at a time: U-Idaho researcher breaking down barriers for amputees
One leg, two legs or no legs, its all about living a normal life. Unless youre South Africas Oscar Pistorious, a double amputee who will be the first ever amputee to compete in the Olympics on the track ...
Jul 26, 2012
Lessons from the 'gene for speed'
As you prepare to watch the world's best athletes competing at the London 2012 Olympics, have you thought about what distinguishes elite sprinters from long-distance athletes?
Jul 26, 2012
Stroke prevention - the simple truth
From tracing missing patients to raiding dusty basements, Peter Rothwell has been finding new approaches to preventing stroke and cancer in some surprising places. He tells Lydia Harriss how the search for answers doesnt ...
Jul 26, 2012
Birth control counseling may reduce AIDS transmission in Africa, say researchers
Family planning counseling could prove to be a cost-effective way to help minimize the number of children born HIV-positive in sub-Saharan Africa, a new study by School of Medicine researchers suggests.
Jul 26, 2012