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Embedded at the end of chromosomes are structures called "telomeres" that in normal cells become shorter as cells divide. As...

Purdue-affiliated entrepreneur selected for global summit

Co-founder of life sciences startup selected for entrepreneurship honorCredit: Purdue Research Foundation/Oren Darling WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The co-founder of...

New compound which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs discovered

Credit: University of Sheffield A new compound developed by University of Sheffield experts has killed antibiotic resistant gram-negative bacteria, including...

Light at night is harmful for amphibians, new research shows

Exposure to light at night has potential to make amphibians more susceptible to additional stressorsCredit: Jessica Hua BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -...

Microbes on explanted pedicle screws: Possible cause of spinal implant failure

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (MAY 28, 2019). Pedicle screws are often used to secure surgically implanted hardware to the spine in patients...

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds do less vigorous physical activity

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds and certain ethnic minority backgrounds, including from Pakistani and Bangladeshi backgrounds, have lower levels of vigorous...

Skilled health workforce in India does not meet WHO recommended threshold

The density of the total health workforce is estimated to be 29 per 10,000 population but only 16 per 10,000...

A forest ‘glow’ reveals awakening from hibernation

Researchers use fluorescence as a proxy to track photosynthesis in evergreen forestsCredit: Troy Magney Winters in the northern hemisphere are...

More fishing vessels chasing fewer fish, new study finds

Credit: Reg Watson A new analysis of global fishing data has found the world's fishing fleet doubled in size over...

De-TOXing exhausted T cells may bolster CAR T immunotherapy against solid tumors

Deletion of key gene regulatory factors fortifies T cell attack on melanoma cellsCredit: La Jolla Institute for Immunology LA JOLLA,...

E-cigarette use, flavorings may increase heart disease risk, Stanford-led study finds

The flavoring liquid for electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease when inhaled, according to a...

First-of-its-kind study in endothelial stem cells finds exposure to flavored e-cigarette liquids, e-cigarette use exacerbates cell dysfunction

Endothelial cell dysfunction, inflammation often precursors to heart disease There has been a rapid rise in e-cigarette use, but its...

Brain stimulation enhances visual learning speed and efficiency

May aid in faster vision recovery after stroke Practice results in better learning. Consider learning a musical instrument, for example:...

Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved

Dozens of genes previosly thought to have similar roles across species are in fact unique to humansCredit: Sam Lambert Researchers...

How language developed: Comprehension learning precedes vocal production

Human language and communication skills are unique in the animal kingdom. How they developed in the course of evolution is...

Global Strep A vaccine one step closer

Streptococcus genomes reveal potential vaccine targets present in over 20 countries worldwide The search for a global Strep A vaccine...

Artificial intelligence detects a new class of mutations behind autism

Credit: Princeton University Many mutations in DNA that contribute to disease are not in actual genes but instead lie in...

Could gold be the key to making gene therapy for HIV, blood disorders more accessible?

A proof-of-principle study published in Nature Materials shows that gold nanoparticles loaded with CRISPR and other gene-editing tools safely and...

Group A strep genome research expedites vaccine development efforts

The global search for a group Strep A vaccine has narrowed after researchers identified a common gene signature in almost...

New causes of autism found in ‘junk’ DNA