New Risks Of Advanced Maternal Age

New Risks Of Advanced Maternal Age

Like most things, age is the biggest risk factor for complications in pregnancy. When the expectant mother is over 35,  the risks associated with overweight, smoking, gestational diabetes and…
Oxygen Is Like Kryptonite To Titanium

Oxygen Is Like Kryptonite To Titanium

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have found the mechanism by which titanium, prized for its high strength-to-weight ratio and natural resistance to corrosion, becomes brittle…
A New Approach For Bowel Cancer

A New Approach For Bowel Cancer

Colorectal carcinoma, colon cancer, is the third most common cancer in the United States.  So-called microsatellite stable colorectal cancer with mutations in the BRAF gene represents a…
In Gas Turbines, Some Cracks Are A Good Thing

In Gas Turbines, Some Cracks Are A Good Thing

Gas turbines are used for the production of electricity and in aircraft engines and they are sprayed with a surface coating to increase their lifespan. The coating consists of two layers, one of…