Month: May 2020

Credit: Daria Sokol/MIPT Press Office Scientists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Skoltech, and the Russian Academy of ...

2020 Dystel Prize for MS research to Dr Ian Duncan for advances in myelin repair

The University of Wisconsin-Madison professor made groundbreaking research on how myelin (the protective nerve coating in the brain and spinal ...

Men’s blood contains greater concentrations of enzyme that helps COVID-19 infect cells

Finding may explain why men with heart failure suffer more from the coronavirus than womenCredit: European Heart Journal Evidence from ...

Cancer research breakthrough as DNA behavior is uncovered in 3D models

Multidisciplined team lead the first ever epigenetic study in 3D model human cancer cellsCredit: Dr Manel Esteller Scientists have used ...

New study examines lifting of pub and nightclub restrictions

May 10, 2020

Credit: University of Stirling A new University of Stirling study is seeking to understand how the easing of COVID-19 pandemic ...

Which operations can restart first? New guide could help hospitals decide

Data on a broad range of common operations shows which ones will draw most on scarce resourcesCredit: Joe Hallisy, University ...

Pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID-19) x-ray, CT in review of new lung disorders

Distribution, lung zone preference, symmetry of abnormalities, and unique findings such as halo sign offer narrower differential diagnosis of COVID-19 ...

CT scan database of 1000 sets was created for teaching AI to diagnose COVID-19

The largest CT scan database in the world with COVID-19 features has been collected in RussiaCredit: Moscow Diagnostics and Telemedicine ...

OSU study shows grange a ‘natural partner’ for expanding health outreach

Credit: Courtesy Lilly Anderson, Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. -- In the ongoing struggle to address health care disparities in ...

World’s X-ray facilities team up to battle COVID-19

Credit: Image by Argonne National Laboratory. Leaders from the world's best X-ray facilities, including Argonne's Advanced Photon Source, have developed ...

Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

A microbiome 'fingerprint' method allows tracking of mothers' microbial strains inherited by infantsCredit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Microbial communities in ...

OU Reproductive Medicine physician receives grant to further study frozen embryo transfers

Credit: OU Medicine OKLAHOMA CITY - For couples who are unable to conceive a child on their own, in vitro ...

To err is human, to learn, divine

Researchers develop a new model for how the brain processes complex information: by striking a balance between accuracy and simplicity ...

Forecasting urbanization

Data science drives new maps to predict the growth of cities over next centuryCredit: Photo by Jeffrey C. Chase University ...

To climb like a gecko, robots need toes

Robot designers take heed: adjustable hairy toes help geckos run sideways along wallsCredit: Yi Song Robots with toes? Experiments suggest ...

NIH clinical trial tests Remdesivir plus anti-inflammatory drug Baricitinib for COVID-19

Credit: NIAID A randomized, controlled clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of a treatment regimen of the investigational antiviral ...

Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fat

Approach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesityCredit: Mike Worful Exercise and physical therapy often are recommended to ...

Plasma medicine research highlights antibacterial effects and potential uses

Credit: Sean Knecht, Penn State As interest in the application of plasma medicine -- the use of low-temperature plasma (LTP) ...

Flies sleep when need arises to adapt to new situations

Study in fruit flies may shed light on sleep as an evolutionary toolCredit: Krishna Melnattur Flies that cannot take to ...

IST Austria scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype