More Highlights From AAAS 2010

摘要

Science reporters posted more than two dozen blog entries and podcasts from the meeting. Here is a sample. And to see what our guest bloggers had to say, see news.sciencemag.org/sciencebloggers.rnThe hormone progesterone is best known for its work in the female reproductive system, where it plays various roles in supporting pregnancy. But starting next month, it will be the focus of a phase III clinical trial for traumatic brain injury. Researchers hope an infusion of progesterone given within a few hours of a car accident or other trauma will help prevent brain damage.