TESS discovers its first Earth-sized planet
Orbiting a nearby star, the new planet is the smallest identified so far by the TESS mission NASA's Transiting Exoplanet...
PCV10 pneumococcal vaccine has big impact in kenya, even among unvaccinated individuals
Long-term study of a large Kenyan community shows that childhood pneumococcal vaccination can be highly effective in a tropical African...
Survey jointly commissioned by SPIE and OSA assesses level of harassment at scientific meetings
Results inform efforts by OSA and SPIE to work together on policies aimed at eliminating harassment WASHINGTON, D.C. and BELLINGHAM,...
Scientists report new approach to reduce or prevent renal fibrosis
Findings suggest activating type 1 angiotensin receptors on T cells may limit scar formation in the kidney, according to a...
PetSensus and Insilico Medicine partner on animal health data to extend pet longevity
Credit: Insilico Medicine Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - Animal biomedical data start-up PetSensus and Insilico Medicine, a company specializing in...
Despite transition period, maximal running shoes may still increase risk of injury
Credit: Rob Kerr/OSU-Cascades BEND, Ore. - A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to "maximal" running shoes, indicating...
Corals in the Red Sea offer long-term view of the south Asian summer monsoon
Credit: Photo by Konrad Hughen, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution When it comes to understanding future climate, the south Asian summer...
Scientists ‘reverse engineer’ brain cancer cells to find new targets for treatment
Genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 screens expose vulnerabilities in patient-derived glioblastoma stem cellsCredit: Steve Southon TORONTO, April 16, 2019 - Glioblastoma is one...
Study finds natural variation in sex ratios at birth and sex ratio inflation in 12 countries
UMass Amherst biostatistician designed study that describes national sex ratio imbalancesCredit: UMass Amherst An international team of researchers, led by...
New NIH Center of Excellence at UW tackles equine encephalitis viruses
Credit: UW-Madison MADISON, Wis. -- Viruses without a preventative vaccine or treatment option pose a looming threat. But for viruses...
How artificial intelligence is tackling heart disease. Find out at ICNC 2019
12 to 14 May in Lisbon, Portugal: Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse imaging data allows early recognition of heart...
Study reveals brain marker for angry dreams
Researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity that reflects anger experienced during dreaming according to a new study carried...
Novel biomarkers for noninvasive diagnosis of NAFLD-related fibrosis
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 15, 2019--With an estimated 25% of people worldwide affected by...
‘PRO-cision Medicine’ aims to turn patient-reported outcome ratings into personalized care
Medical care presents expert toolkit for using patient ratings to monitor and manage cancer care April 16, 2019 - Patient-reported...
Could robots make a documentary about a 5K race?
Researchers are training robots to observe and make decisionsCredit: University of Houston A 5K race can offer both victory and...
Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District and Tetra Tech awarded the 2019 INFORMS Edelman Award
AUSTIN, TX, April 15, 2019 - INFORMS, the leading international association for operations research and analytics professionals, announced it has...
Mass drug administrations can grant population protection against malaria
New study suggests administering antimalarial drugs to entire populations could help reduce infection so even untreated individuals are protected, but...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory announces exclusive license with plant breeding startup Inari
Credit: Inari Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) announced today an exclusive licensing agreement with partner...
Bacterial mix helps predict future change
Credit: © 2019 KAUST Reproduced under a Creative Commons license 4.0 from reference 1 A controlled, laboratory approach, along with...
Award lecturers announced for Nutrition 2019
Register for a press pass to hear from leading experts on current advances and challenges in nutrition Renowned scientists and...
