One dose of HPV vaccine may be enough, Australian research finds
One dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has comparable effectiveness to two or three doses for preventing cervical pre-cancer, according ...
Month: July 2019
High blood sugar increases pancreatic cancer rate
Nationwide study finds early detection of hyperglycemia may lower risk WASHINGTON--High blood sugar may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, ...
Pupil dilation and heart rate, analyzed by AI, may help spot autism early
Study provides much-needed objective measures for predicting neurodevelopmental disordersCredit: Pietro Artoni/Boston Children's Hospital Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders often aren't ...
Elsevier announces the winner of the 2019 Tetrahedron Prize
Peter Schultz recognized for his outstanding contributions to bioorganic and medicinal chemistryCredit: Scripps Institue Amsterdam, July 24, 2019 - Elsevier, ...
Genes underscore five psychiatric disorders
A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar ...
Valleytronics core theory for future high-efficiency semiconductor technology
DGIST discovered the core theory of valleytronics that will lead high-efficiency next generation semiconductor technologyCredit: DGIST DGIST research team discovered ...
Atrial fibrillation: New marker for atrial damage discovered
Protein in blood provides better control of treatment for atrial fibrillationCredit: A. Heddergott / Technical University of Munich Atrial fibrillation ...
‘Terminators’ on the Sun trigger plasma tsunamis and the start of new solar cycles
The next solar cycle is predicted to take off within a yearCredit: ©UCAR Visualization: Mausumi Dikpati, NCAR In a pair ...
Ultrathin transistors for faster computer chips
An important breakthrough in transistor technology has been achieved at TU Wien: With the help of novel insulators, high-quality transistors ...
30,000+ US lives could be saved by reducing air pollution levels below current standard
Credit: Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering PITTSBURGH--Research findings from the Center for Air Quality, Climate, and Energy Solutions (CACES) ...
Rising CO2 levels could boost wheat yield but slightly reduce nutritional quality
Levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) are rising, which experts predict could produce more droughts and hotter temperatures. Although these ...
New technique could help engineer polluted water filter, human tissues
Rutgers-led team's protein patterns look like flowers, trees, snowflakesCredit: Nancy Hernandez, William Hansen and Slava Manichev Scientists can turn proteins ...
Former NFL players may face higher risk of atrial fibrillation
Journal of the American Heart Association report DALLAS, July 24, 2019 -- Former National Football League players were nearly 6 ...
Study finds meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning
SILVER SPRING, Md.-- Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime ...
An apple carries about 100 million bacteria — good luck washing them off
Most microbes are inside the apple -- but the strains depend on which bits you eat, and whether you go ...
KIST-Stanford team develops new material for wearable devices able to restore conductivity
KIST-Stanford University team develops new material for wearable devices that can self-heal and recover its original electrical conductivity even after ...
Active pharmaceutical ingredients can persist in the environment
Credit: Chad Voorhees Homeowners who rely on private wells as their drinking water source can be vulnerable to bacteria, nitrates, ...
Psychological support ‘not available’ to one in three cancer patients who need it
Findings from 10-country survey reveal lack of information and supportCredit: All.Can International London, 24 July 2019 - People with cancer ...
Marine census
Marine scientists to monitor the health and biodiversity of marine protected areas along the California coast They're slipping on their ...
How to restore a coral reef
New guidelines for helping corals adapt to changing environmentCredit: Ilsa Kuffner, US Geological Survey New guidelines drafted by a consortium ...
