Unique Namibian trial finds smart interventions reduce malaria transmission by 75%
University of the Witwatersrand scientists along with Namibian, UK and US partners have shown how the smart application of existing...
SU2C-funded research to be presented during the AACR Virtual Meeting — April 27-28, 2020
Research involves immunotherapy, cancer interception, lung and pediatric cancersCredit: Stand Up To Cancer (New York) April 27, 2020 - Stand...
NUS-led team develops artificial intelligence platform to combat infectious diseases
Novel tool identifies optimal drug combination therapies at unprecedented speedCredit: National University of Singapore As the COVID-19 crisis continues to...
Stress in parents of children with autism: Pets may help
MU researcher examines impact of pet dogs, cats on families with autismCredit: MU College of Veterinary Medicine COLUMBIA, Mo. -...
What’s the best way to identify male hemp seedlings?
More accurate sex determination could increase yields and lower price of CBDCredit: Allison Nalesnik, Salisbury University Bethesda, MD - The...
Breathing during exercise is harder for women than men
With smaller airways, overcoming resistance takes more workCredit: Paolo Dominelli, University of Waterloo Bethesda, MD - While both sexes have...
Scientists trace path from PTSD to heart disease
Young adults with post-traumatic stress disorder show changes in small blood vesselsCredit: Jennifer Weggen, Virginia Commonwealth University Bethesda, MD -...
Scientists uncover how Zika virus can spread through sexual contact
Virus finds hospitable environment in the cells that line the vaginaCredit: James Mungin Jr., Meharry Medical College Bethesda, MD -...
Scientists use bacteria to help plants grow in salty soil
Method could be scaled up to help farmers improve crop yield in areas with increased soil salinityCredit: Brent L. Nielsen,...
Tube worm slime displays long-lasting, self-powered glow
Marine organism's bioluminescence could inspire new eco-friendly, long-lasting light sourcesCredit: David Liittschwager Bethesda, MD - When threatened, the marine parchment...
‘Dirty’ mice could help make a more effective flu vaccine
Study suggests standard laboratory mice may lead scientists to overestimate vaccine efficacyCredit: David Meyerholz, University of Iowa Carver College of...
Light helps arthritis treatments target joints
New drug delivery method could reduce side effects from rheumatoid arthritis drugsCredit: Victoria Wickenheisser Bethesda, MD - Although today's rheumatoid...
Blood test offers early warning of chemotherapy-related heart problems
Accessible, cost-effective method could help doctors intervene before heart damage occursCredit: Hari Vishal Lakhani, Marshall University Bethesda, MD - Scientists...
CBD shows promise for fighting aggressive brain cancer
Study shows that CBD isolate and extract can slow growth and kill cancer cellsCredit: Chase Gross, Mando Ramirez, Jade Kurihara,...
Researchers identify drugs that could halt preterm labor
New approach targets problematic molecular pathway to prevent preterm labor and birthCredit: Scott Barnett, University of Nevada, Reno School of...
Researchers weave human tissue into new blood vessels
Versatile tissue engineering approach could aid in repairing damage for many tissues and organsCredit: Nicolas L'Heureux, Inserm/University of Bordeaux, France...
Reducing early brain inflammation could slow Alzheimer’s progression
Animal study targets Alzheimer's disease before symptoms are apparentCredit: Giorgia Menegoni, Sapienza, University of Rome Bethesda, MD - In a...
Can vaping scar your lungs? New insights and a possible remedy
E-cigarette liquid found to affect lung tissue repair process; inhibiting nicotine receptors may helpCredit: Richard Nho, University of Minnesota Bethesda,...
Clinicians treating COVID-19 say don’t rush to try novel therapies
Credit: ATS April 27, 2020 - Intensivists caution against the use of premature novel therapies in lieu of traditional critical...
Continuous dosing improves progression-free survival for melanoma patients with common mutations
Credit: UCSF A first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial offers strong and perhaps surprising evidence that a combination of two targeted melanoma...
