Tiny soft robot with multilegs paves way for drugs delivery in human body
Credit: City University of Hong Kong A novel tiny, soft robot with caterpillar-like legs capable of carrying heavy loads and ...
Month: September 2018
Microplastics found deep in sand where turtles nest
Credit: Jessica Arrowsmith Microplastics have been found deep in the sand on beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs. University ...
Plant genetic resources ensure ag’s future
Credit: Scott Bauer, USDA-ARS. Imagine a gardener, plant explorer, geneticist, and computer specialist all rolled into one job. You might ...
Clear the air
Credit: University of Utah Sept. 26, 2018 -- Air conditioning and heating systems are not only great for keeping a ...
Researchers explore how being male or female affects our hearts, kidneys and waistlines
Rockville, Md. (September 26, 2018)--A person's sex can be a defining factor in how well--or how poorly--they respond to disease, ...
Army scientists discover mathematics of brain waves
Credit: (US Army Photo) A U.S. Army Research Laboratory scientist has collaborated with a team of researchers from the University ...
Otago discovery links DNA-packaging proteins and cancer development
Credit: University of Otago University of Otago scientists have unravelled the 3D structure of two proteins, potentially providing answers as ...
Researchers evaluate controversial treatment for Parkinson’s disease psychosis
In the wake of media and public reports about increased mortality linked to a new drug for treating Parkinson's disease ...
Understanding antibiotic resistance in patients with cystic fibrosis
Credit: NIAID A defective gene causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis ...
Debating Modern Medical Technologies
Does a new medicine or diagnostic test work? Is it safe? Should the government approve it and insurers pay for ...
Taking out the (life-threatening) garbage: Bacteria eject trash to survive
Credit: Chao Lab, UC San Diego Scientists have known for decades that certain bacteria produce small spherical versions of themselves. ...
$1.6 million CIRM grant supports potential diabetes treatment
LA JOLLA--(September 26, 2018) Approximately 1.25 million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), with an additional 40,000 people ...
Another 510(k) for Neuro Kinetics
PITTSBURGH, PA. September 26, 2018: Neuro Kinetics, Inc. (NKI), announced that they received another 510(k) clearance from the United States ...
Bariatric surgery linked to safer childbirth for the mother
Obese mothers who lose weight through bariatric surgery can have safer deliveries. The positive effects are many, including fewer caesarean ...
Grant supports exploratory research aimed at studying Pacific Islander behavioral health
Credit: UCR School of Medicine. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Pacific Islanders, who trace their roots to the native peoples of Hawaii, ...
Fecal microbiota transplantation helps restore beneficial bacteria in cancer patients
Credit: Jonathan Bailey, NHGRI Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have shown that autologous fecal microbiota transplantation (auto-FMT) is ...
$2.1 million grant supports VCU study of cognitive decline during chemotherapy
Credit: Leah Small, VCU Public Affairs With the help of a $2.1 million grant, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing ...
Predictable, preventable and deadly: Carbon monoxide poisonings after storms
Credit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Severe weather events, such as summer hurricanes, tornadoes, and winter snow storms often result in ...
Rutgers researchers discover possible cause for Alzheimer’s and traumatic brain injury
Credit: Kim Sokoloff Rutgers researchers have discovered a new mechanism that may contribute to Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury. ...
IU-Regenstrief 1 of 11 awards for next generation of learning health system researchers
Credit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS -- A partnership between Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute is one of ...
