‘Chaos’ in the home linked to poor asthma control in children
Depression also a factor A chaotic household - one where things just don't seem to run smoothly, there's lots of...
Using Facebook data to study how misinformation spreads — grant
Credit: Virginia Tech Tanushree Mitra, assistant professor of computer science in the College of Engineering and a faculty member at...
Study highlights need for tailored skin cancer prevention programs
More comprehensive skin cancer prevention programs could reach a more diverse population, with the goal of reducing new skin cancers...
Cleaning up the cosmic neighborhood
NASA grant to advance technology, help remove space debris from orbitCredit: Purdue University/David Spencer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue...
Therapeutic strategies based on evolutionary principles may improve patient outcomes
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers say first-strike, second-strike strategy may be an effective therapeutic approach for metastatic cancer TAMPA, Fla. -...
Fear of predators increases risk of illness
Predators are not only a deadly threat to many animals, they also affect potential prey negatively simply by being nearby....
Linking phenotypes to genotypes: A newly devised gene-editing strategy
Credit: Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience The power and convenience of modern-day word-processing programs, like Microsoft Word, have revolutionized...
Thorsten Hoppe to present at the 6th Ageing Research for Drug Discovery Forum in Basel
Thorsten Hoppe, Ph.D., Head of the Research Laboratory on Ageing at the CECAD and Institute for Genetics, to present at...
New analysis shows drug slows down respiratory decline
Comparison of clinical trial results with prospective natural history data published in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases show supportive results...
Ben-Gurion University researchers train dogs to respond to haptic vibration commands
Modified haptic vest has applications for search and rescue, service animal programs -- presented in World Haptic Conference paperCredit: Jonathan...
Luxembourg in a European consortium on diabetic cardiomyopathy
The CARDIATEAM projectCredit: IBBL Type 2 diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by hyperglycemia, can contribute to the occurrence of...
Discovery in mice points to potential treatment for vestibular disorders
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found a way to regenerate hair cells in the inner ears...
New antibacterial fillings from Tel Aviv University may combat recurring tooth decay
Novel material may prevent one of the costliest and most prevalent bacterial diseases in the world Tooth decay is among...
NIA awards $4.23 million to establish Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
New center to be one of 31 National Institute on Aging funded centers in the nationCredit: Cleveland Alzheimer's Disease Research...
Mathematical modeling for translational research of new CRSD medication
Systems approach reveals photosensitivity and PER2 level as determinants of clock-modulator efficacyCredit: © KAIST and Pfizer Mathematicians' new modeling has...
Cyborg-like microchip valve driven by earthworm muscle
Credit: RIKEN Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan have developed the first microchip valve...
Smoke from Canadian fires drifts into United States
Credit: NASA Canada has been battling a very active and destructive fire season on multiple fronts this year. A warming...
Early first pregnancy is the key to successful reproduction of cheetahs in zoos
Credit: Ad Meskens, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68621350 Cheetah experts in many zoos around the world are at a loss. Despite all their efforts,...
Smartphones as ophthalmoscopes save sight
Cost-effective telemedical eye screening of people with diabetes in IndiaCredit: © Augenklinik / UK Bonn About one in ten people...
Study identifies the best healthy eating nudges
Study of real-life experiments from many disciplines shows the most effective ways restaurants and grocery stores can influence healthy eatingCredit:...
