Scientists discover unreported plant body part
For many, the Thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) is little more than a roadside weed, but this plant has a long ...
Month: June 2021
Obesity and hypertension: Researchers discover novel mechanisms
Hypertension is a widespread comorbidity of patients with obesity that greatly increases the risk of mortality and disability. In recent ...
Regenerating damaged eyes with mussel protein and amniotic membrane
The eye is the first sensory organ that recognizes the presence or shape of an object. The conjunctiva is a ...
Let there be light! New tech to revolutionize night vision
Ultra-thin film could one day be used on reading glasses Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed new ...
Liver cancer call for help
Indigenous communities missing care -- expert Rising numbers of liver cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities has led ...
Joseph Baur to present at the 8th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting 2021
Joseph Baur to present new research in the biology of aging at the world's largest aging research for drug discovery ...
EHRs not meeting the challenges of primary care according to new study
Human factors approach to EHR design can improve patient care INDIANAPOLIS - Much needs to be accomplished during the short ...
Compounds derived from hops show promise as treatment for common liver disease
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Research by Oregon State University suggests a pair of compounds originating from hops can help thwart a ...
Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds
Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a ...
Unlabeled PFAS chemicals detected in makeup
Makeup wearers may be absorbing and ingesting potentially toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study published ...
Malicious content exploits pathways between platforms to thrive online, subvert moderation
New research demonstrates how stopping the spread of harmful content will require inter-platform action WASHINGTON (June 15, 2021)--Malicious COVID-19 online ...
Mary Foltz awarded Mellon/ACLS Scholars and Society Fellowship to expand LGBTQ Archive
Lehigh University's Mary Foltz will serve as a scholar-in-residence at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, where she will work with the ...
A new reporter mouse line to detect mitophagy changes during muscle tissue loss
Mitophagy reporter mouse could provide cues for future therapies and rehabilitation strategies Niigata, Japan - The loss of muscle tissue ...
URI researchers: New survey method proves Rhode Island’s rarest frog may not be so rare
KINGSTON, R.I. - June 14, 2021 - The rarest frog in Rhode Island may not be as rare as scientists ...
Climate change leads to unprecedented Rocky Mountain wildfires
June 14, 2021 - Last fall, the Mullen fire west of Laramie raged for the better part of two months, ...
Targeted drug found effective in thwarting pancreatic tumors
Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the pancreas, a long and ...
NASA Snow Campaign Wraps for 2021
As the last snow melts, NASA's SnowEx teams are packing up the snowshoes, skis, and scientific instruments they've used all ...
Study finds dosing strategy may affect immunotherapy outcomes
DALLAS - June 14, 2021 - Overweight cancer patients receiving immunotherapy treatments live more than twice as long as lighter ...
Nursing shortage affects rural Missourians more, MU study finds
Rural Missouri counties also have highest percentage of nurses over age 54, nearing retirement COLUMBIA, Mo. -- While the United ...
Dark matter is slowing the spin of the Milky Way’s galactic bar
The spin of the Milky Way's galactic bar, which is made up of billions of clustered stars, has slowed by ...
