Princeton scientists uncover a factor important for ZIKA Virus host species restriction
(Princeton University) In 2013 and 2015, devastating outbreaks of ZIKA captured world attention. The virus is often transmitted from wild ...
Studying the brain at work: Drexel to host International Neuroergonomics Conference
(Drexel University) More than 100 experts will convene to discuss the emerging field of research, which aims to design systems ...
Better implants key to repair damaged knees
(Stellenbosch University) People whose knees have been affected by osteoarthritis, also known as the 'wear and tear' arthritis, often have ...
Carbon nanotube optics provide optical-based quantum cryptography and quantum computing
(DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory) Researchers at Los Alamos and partners in France and Germany are exploring the enhanced potential of ...
AcuraStem receives fast-track SBIR grant
(AcuraStem, Inc.) AcuraStem, a fast-growing and innovative biotech company located in Monrovia, California, has been awarded a 3.7 million dollar ...
Purdue phoneme project creates new haptic communications future
(Purdue University) Communication could step beyond reading a cellular phone screen with a new technique by Purdue College of Engineering ...
CHEST® partners with Medscape to launch the moderate to severe asthma center of excellence
With prevalence on the increase since the early 1980s, asthma rates continue to rise, particularly in people age 65 and ...
New asthma tool determines best treatment for severe asthma patients
Credit: CHEST Foundation, Allergy & Asthma Network and American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. One in 12 adults and ...
€7 million for research into chronic inflammatory bowel conditions
A new collaborative research centre/Transregio 241 'Immune-epithelial communication in inflammatory bowel diseases' is due to commence its research at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität ...
Reducing the risk of dementia through lifestyle changes
Credit: Provided by Baycrest There is no treatment yet for dementia; but one day, a family doctor could prescribe a ...
Risky opioid prescriptions linked to higher chance of death
When patients are prescribed opioids in risky ways, their chance of dying increases and their odds of death go higher ...
Plant-based diets improve cardiometabolic risk factors in diabetes patients
WASHINGTON - Plant-based diets improve glycemic control, lead to weight loss, and improve cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, ...
Heart disease sufferers not exercising enough
Evidence shows that people with existing heart problems or who are at risk of developing them, are ignoring medical advice ...
Chemists achieve major milestone of synthesis: Remote chiral induction
Credit: Jin-Quan Yu/Scripps Research LA JOLLA, CA - June 18, 2018 - Chemists at Scripps Research have addressed one of ...
New study suggests ovarian hormone may make drug withdrawal symptoms worse for women
(Carlisle, Pa.) - New research published in the journal Neuroscience Letters suggests women may have more difficulty than men in ...
Daily fasting works for weight loss
Credit: UIC/Roberta Dupuis-Devlin Daily fasting is an effective tool to reduce weight and lower blood pressure, according to a new ...
Rare mutation of gene carried by Quebec family gives insight into how the brain is wired
The study of a Quebec family with an unusual gene provides novel insight into how our brain is built and, ...
Algorithm speeds up process for analyzing 3D medical images
Medical image registration is a common technique that involves overlaying two images, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, to ...
BIDMC researchers develop decision-making tool to benefit patients with HCV
An estimated 3.5 million people in the United States have chronic hepatitis C (HCV), according to the Centers for Disease ...
Researchers create novel combination as potential therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma
Credit: VCU Massey Cancer Center Researchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia, have identified a promising target to ...
