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Researchers offer first proof that Ultraviolet C light with a 222 nm wavelength -- which is safer to use around...

Narayanan awarded grant to study cause of aggressive prostate cancer

Credit: UTHSC Memphis, Tenn. (September 16, 2020) - Ramesh Narayanan, PhD, professor in the Department of Medicine and the Division...

Why the dose matters: Study shows levels and anti-tumor effectiveness of a common drug vary widely

Researchers find a sixfold variation in the levels of itraconazole in the blood and tumors of patients - even at...

British-made surgical PPE device rolls out free to NHS

Newly-developed SNAP device that protects surgeons performing nasal endoscopies rolling out free to NHS after rapid design and manufactureCredit: Endoscope-i...

New smart drug delivery system may help treatment for neurological disorders

Drug delivery technology is aimed at helping people with spinal cord and other nervous system disordersCredit: KiBum Lee, Letao Yang...

Live imaging method brings structural information to mapping of brain function

Credit: Sur Lab/MIT Picower Institute To understand the massive capabilities and complexities of the brain, neuroscientists segment it into regions...

Researchers discover effective pathway to convert CO2 into ethylene

Credit: Yu Huang and William A. Goddard III A research team from Caltech and the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering...

Turbulence affects aerosols and cloud formation

Credit: Will Cantrell/Michigan Tech Chat with an atmospheric scientist for more than a few minutes, and it's likely they'll start...

A novel approach to childhood obesity prevention

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, September 16, 2020—A novel taxonomic approach to obesity prevention using existing...

Better communication helps translate molecular tools

Princeton scientists explaining how diverse species coexist in microbial communities

How is gut species diversity affected when vital nutrients are only seasonally available?Credit: Amir Erez, Jaime G. Lopez, Benjamin Weiner,...

Discoveries made in how immune system detects hidden intruders

Research from the Texas A&M College of Engineering could lead to new approaches to treating viruses and cancersCredit: Dr. Wonmuk...

T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity

Finding may help explain why people 65 and above face a higher risk of falling critically ill with COVID-19Credit: Crotty...

New gene implicated in neuron diseases

A defective protein quality control system leads to motor neuron death, as seen in disorders such as ALSCredit: Courtesy Scripps...

Point-of-care biomarker assay for traumatic brain injury

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, September 16, 2020—Intracranial abnormalities on CT scan in patients with traumatic...

Medical robotic hand? Rubbery semiconductor makes it possible

Rubbery electronics offer promise for new applicationsCredit: University of Houston A medical robotic hand could allow doctors to more accurately...

NASA-NOAA satellite finds a strengthening tropical storm Noul NASA-NOAA’s Suom

Credit: Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS). NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over the South...

NASA finds coldest cloud tops on hurricane Teddy’s western side

Credit: Credit: NASA JPL/Heidar Thrastarson NASA analyzed the cloud top temperatures in Hurricane Teddy using infrared light to determine the...

NASA imagery reveals Paulette became a strong extratropical cyclone

Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Tropical cyclones can become post-tropical before they dissipate, meaning they can become sub-tropical, extra-tropical or a remnant...

NASA sees tropical storm Karina’s night moves