Molecular machines could treat fungal infections
HOUSTON – (Feb.1, 2023) – That stubborn athlete’s foot infection an estimated 70% of people get at some point in...
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with a reduced risk of suicide attempts in a large cohort of U.S. veterans, especially in Black veterans and those with pre-existing low vitamin D
Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0279166Credit: Michele Blackwell, Unsplash, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0279166 Article Title: The association between vitamin D serum levels,...
First solid scientific evidence that Vikings brought animals to Britain
Archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to...
Study finds new association between social isolation and dementia risk factors
Social lifestyle determinants, including social isolation, are associated with neurodegeneration risk factors, according to a new study published this week...
Princeton researchers reveal microscopic quantum correlations of ultracold molecules
Physicists are increasingly using ultracold molecules to study quantum states of matter. Many researchers contend that molecules have advantages over...
‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons
Neutrinos are one of the most abundant particles in our universe, but they are notoriously difficult to detect and study:...
New research computes first step toward predicting lifespan of electric space propulsion systems
Electric space propulsion systems use energized atoms to generate thrust. The high-speed beams of ions bump against the graphite surfaces...
Researcher takes another step toward discovering how a brain molecule could halt MS
A University of Alberta researcher is one step closer to demonstrating the potential of a brain molecule called fractalkine to...
Medicaid expansion in southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment
Key takeawaysCredit: American College of Surgeons. Key takeaways Filling a research gap: Researchers sought to understand the impact of Medicaid...
Protected areas fail to safeguard more than 75% of global insect species
Insects play crucial roles in almost every ecosystem—they pollinate more than 80% of plants and are a major source of...
Serious eating disorder ARFID is highly heritable, according to new twin study
ARFID is strongly influenced by genetic factors, according to a twin study examining this relatively new type of eating disorder....
Powering neutron science
Osaka, Japan – Scientists from the Institute of Laser Engineering at Osaka University determined the mechanism and functional form for...
Kobe University and AGC successfully convert dry cleaning solvent into useful chemical compounds
A collaboration between Associate Professor TSUDA Akihiko’s research group at Kobe University’s Graduate School of Science and AGC Incorporated has...
University of Manitoba neurologist wins Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research
- Ruth Ann Marrie, MD, PhD, a neurologist and researcher at the University of Manitoba, is winner of this year’s...
Plasma-Structural Coloring: A new colorful approach to an inkless future
New developments for achieving structural coloring through plasma irradiation of graphite can reduce the reliance upon harmful color dyes. Colors...
Feather mite species related to the Laysan albatross discovered in Japan
Phoebastria immutabilis, commonly known as the Laysan Albatross, is a large seabird native to the North Pacific Ocean. Owing to...
Redox Medicine Society celebrates 25 years of excellence and success
Redox Medicine Society, former ISANH, will be organizing its 25th International Conference on Redox Medicine next June, on 21-23 in...
Ochsner Ventures celebrates one year of partnering with emerging companies to support Ochsner Health’s mission
February 1, 2023, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Ochsner Ventures – an innovation partnership and investment group within Ochsner Health – is...
Voice-activated system for hands-free, safer DNA handling
Smart voice assistants are a popular way for people to get quick answers or play their favorite music. That same...
1.5-degree goal not plausible: social change more important than physical tipping points
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is currently not plausible, as is shown in a new, central study released...
