Researchers find the immune system’s unknown messenger
A novel messenger which alarms nearby cells when the immune system recognizes infections has been uncovered by immunologists from Aarhus...
Researchers ID gene that may predict pancreatic cancer in people with Type 2 diabetes
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a gene called "UCP-1" that may predict the development of pancreatic cancer...
New study shows red raspberries may help with glucose control in people with pre-diabetes
Chicago, IL - February 25, 2019 - A study released today from the Illinois Institute of Technology shows the benefits...
You probably don’t have a penicillin allergy
Five facts about penicillin allergyCredit: Tina Depko/McMaster University Hamilton, ON (Feb. 25, 2019) - You may think you have an...
Key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic RNA silencing Argonaute enzyme unveiled
Credit: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Enzymes have clearly defined active sites to allow the substrate molecule to...
Fewer hospital programs address opioid abuse, Ohio University study finds
American hospitals collectively have seen a loss of programs dealing with substance abuse ATHENS, Ohio (Feb. 25, 2019) - The...
OSU ramping up research to better predict wildfire behavior
Credit: David Blunck, Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - On the heels of Oregon's most expensive wildfire season ever in...
Spring migration is now earlier in European and North American birds
Credit: Aleksi Lehikoinen The greatest advances were found among short-distance migrants that winter in Europe or North America: about 1.5-2...
Public lecture on sleep and the brain, press room, and more: CNS 2019 only 4 weeks away
"If you think about the three pillars of health, you've got diet, exercise, and sleep. If you don't exercise for...
Faster method to read quantum memory
Scientists at Aalto University and VTT have developed a faster way to read information out of qubits, the basic building...
Live long and prosper: Mongooses enjoy lifelong benefits of ‘silver spoon effect’
The benefits of the 'silver spoon effect' in mongoose pups extend across their lifetime, a new study has shown. Banded...
American College of Cardiology to launch JACC: Case Reports
Dr. Julia Grapsa named editor-in-chief of new journal WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2019) -- The American College of Cardiology will begin...
Graphite offers up new quantum surprise
University of Manchester researchers have observed an unusual quantum Hall effect in the old three-dimensional material Researchers at The University...
Report cards show continued sea-level rise on East & Gulf coasts
Nearly all non-Alaskan West Coast tide stations also saw higher seasCredit: © J.D. Loftis/VIMS. Researchers at William & Mary's Virginia...
American College of Cardiology announces JACC: CardioOncology
Dr. Bonnie Ky named editor-in-chief of new journal WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2019) -- The American College of Cardiology will expand...
Laser drill leads to world record in plasma acceleration
Novel concept marks milestone for future applications of compact particle accelerators Using a laser to drill through a plasma, scientists...
India’s integrated child development program increases educational attainment
Supplemental nutrition and other health services during the first 3 years of life led to the completion of 0.1-0.3 more...
People with chronic pain are coping with the help of Pinterest, new study reveals
The study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University also suggests that Pinterest could be a valuable tool for health care...
The secret behind witchweed’s devastating ability to steal nutrients from crops
Hopes for developing a new method to control the parasitic Striga weedCredit: Kobe University Commonly known as "witchweed", the parasitic...
Elevation matters when it comes to climate change, deforestation and species survival
Credit: George Sandler TORONTO, ON (Canada) - University of Toronto student George Sandler was shocked to see the rainforest floor...
