Federal government taps Saint Louis U. to improve care for Missouri’s older adults
Credit: SLU File Photo A $3.75 million federal grant to Saint Louis University (SLU) builds upon its 30-year legacy of ...
Month: July 2019
Study identifies cells required for the development of a healthy uterus
BOSTON - Knowledge of the biological processes involved in the development of the uterus is important for understanding uterine health ...
Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society research summary Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace ...
ACC Latin America conference highlights CV research, practice in the region
Research to be presented on smartphone use and obesity, heart disease and pregnancy, and Zika The American College of Cardiology ...
Microfluidics device helps diagnose sepsis in minutes
When time matters in hospitals, automated system can detect an early biomarker for the potentially life-threatening conditionCredit: Felice Frankel A ...
Survey finds physicians struggle with their own self-care
National poll suggests physicians' lack of time and being tired as common barriers to self-care Despite believing that self-care is ...
PCORI Board approves $2.3 million to support implementation of results from PCORI-funded research
Projects focus on lung cancer screening and therapy for adolescent traumatic brain injury WASHINGTON, DC -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ...
Restoring the American chestnut by researching its genome
Credit: Roanoke College At the turn of the 20th century, the American chestnut accounted for a quarter of the hardwood ...
Climate changes faster than animals adapt
Credit: Bernard Castelein Climate change can threaten species and extinctions can impact ecosystem health. It is therefore of vital importance ...
Scholars weigh in on new ideas about autism
Authors of provocative paper about social engagement reply to commentariesCredit: Nick Gonzales A new paper that challenges widely held ideas ...
PSU, UTMB researchers awarded $1 million grant to investigate unique virus’ structure
Credit: Courtesy of Ken Stedman Researchers from Portland State University and the University of Texas Medical Branch have been awarded ...
Wavelength-encoded laser particles for massively multiplexed cell tagging
A new study, "Wavelength-encoded laser particles for massively multiplexed cell tagging," by scientists in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine has ...
Global warming will accelerate water cycle over global land monsoon regions
Credit: Wenxia Zhang The global monsoon region, sprawling north and south from the Earth's equator, sustains nearly two-thirds of the ...
Survey finds patients want more guidance from physicians on self-care
National poll finds barriers and disconnects in perceptions about health and well-being WASHINGTON (July 23, 2019) - Physicians and consumers ...
Stretch-sensing glove captures interactive hand poses accurately
Researchers to present innovative glove at SIGGRAPH 2019Credit: © ETH Zurich. Capturing interactive hand poses in real time and with ...
100 days, 100 nights: Sensor network reveals telltale patterns in neighborhood air quality
Berkeley Lab deploys custom-built sensors for 100 days and nights to track black carbon pollutionCredit: Berkeley Lab Black carbon, commonly ...
Ozone threat from climate change
Increasing global temperatures will impact air qualityCredit: Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase Increasing temperatures due to climate change will ...
Researchers get a handle on how to control blood sugar after stroke
NIH-funded study points to standard treatment of blood sugar levels Hyperglycemia, or high levels of glucose, is common in patients ...
Is Instagram behavior motivated by a desire to belong?
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, July 23, 2019--Does a desire to belong and perceived social support ...
DARPA grants ASU $38.8 million to create epigenetic tool for fight against WMD
Credit: Graphic by Shireen Dooling for the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University Arizona State University announced today that it ...
