New algorithm allows for faster, animal-free chemical toxicity testing
With around 80,000 untested chemicals in use, Rutgers-led innovation addresses an urgent environmental safety need The use of animals to...
Comparing the benefits of Tai Chi and meditation on MS symptoms
UMass Amherst researchers enrolling people in community-based studyCredit: UMass Amherst Kinesiology researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have received...
AGS honors expert & emerging geriatrics leaders at 2019 annual scientific meeting (#AGS19)
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals...
AGS honors late Dr. Arti Hurria for vision, leadership propelling geriatrics
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) will recognize the late Arti Hurria, MD, a geriatrics...
Dr. Kellie Flood named AGS geriatrics clinician of the year
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today named Kellie Flood, MD, one of Alabama's premier...
Experts in surgery, urogynecology honored at #AGS19
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society Advancing care for older people across health specialties, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and...
How inland waters ‘breathe’ carbon — and what it means for global systems
Study reveals key relationship between storm events, ecology, and topography in carbon 'evasion' For a long time, scientists evaluating the...
Deep space X-ray burst gives astronomers new signal to detect neutron star mergers
Two dense, city-sized stars collided in a galaxy far, far away; the resulting X-rays give UNLV's Bing Zhang and international...
AGS honors Dr. Nicole brandt for training future geriatrics leaders in pharmacy & beyond
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced that Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, BCPP,...
Climate engineering needs to look at the big picture, says researcher
Concordia study examines the potential effects of large-scale projects designed to offset the Earth's changing climateCredit: Courtesy Nadine Mengis Of...
A novel data-compression technique for faster computer programs
Researchers free up more bandwidth by compressing 'objects' within the memory hierarchy A novel technique developed by MIT researchers rethinks...
Healthy hearts need two proteins working together
NIH research could be a step toward a treatment to prevent heart attacksCredit: NIEHS Two proteins that bind to stress...
Large multi-ethnic genome-wide association study of asthma identifies novel associations
A large, multi-ethnic genome-wide association study (GWAS) of asthma identified novel associations with potential relevance for asthma susceptibility in older...
Smart antioxidant-containing polymer responds to body chemistry, environment
Credit: Graphic courtesy Janet Sinn-Hanlon, DesignGroup@VetMed, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Oxidants found within living organisms are...
How to defend the Earth from asteroids
The trick is spotting the near-Earth objects first, according to NASA researchers presenting at the 2019 APS April meeting in...
CubeSats prove their worth for scientific missions
They may be small, but CubeSats are mighty when it comes to affordably obtaining scientific data in spaceCredit: MinXSS Team...
RIT researcher collaborates with UR to develop new form of laser for sound
The new phonon laser could lead to breakthroughs in sensing and information processing The optical laser has grown to a...
Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving
Despite tools, there's a disconnect when it comes to information and treatment UBC researchers have determined the majority of men...
Mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse
A novel type of body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction, according to new research from the University...
PCORI Board approves $45 million to support research on opioid use disorders, cancer pain
WASHINGTON (April 16, 2019) -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors today approved $44.6 million to fund...
