Researchers of the University of Malaga relate DNA methylation levels to obesity
They assure that the methylation of genes related to lipid metabolism and inflammation is altered in obese patientsCredit: University of...
Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’
A 'Human Brain/Cloud Interface' will give people instant access to vast knowledge and computing power via thought alone, predict experts...
Improved procedure for cancer-related erectile dysfunction
Melbourne surgeons have modified a minimally invasive technique to help men regain erectile function lost after prostate cancer surgery. The...
Largest, fastest array of microscopic ‘traffic cops’ for optical communications
The technology could revolutionize how information travels through data centers and artificial intelligence networksCredit: Kyungmok Kwon photo Engineers at the...
First International Forum for Innovation in Next Generation Synchrotron Radiation
In 2018, a coalition of five organisations were selected to establish Japan's first next-generation synchrotron radiation facility as part of...
Bacteria surrounding coral reefs change in synchrony, even across great distance
Credit: Jennifer Smith In coral reef ecosystems, amid stony corals, fronds of algae and schools of fish, microorganisms are essential...
SLAC develops novel compact antenna for communicating where radios fail
The 4-inch-tall device could be used in portable transmitters for rescue missions and other challenging applications demanding high mobilityCredit: Greg...
SRC-1 gene variants linked to human obesity
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine and University of Cambridge Maintaining a healthy body weight is no simple matter. A better...
New research supports volcanic origin of Kiruna-type iron ores
The origin of giant apatite-iron oxide ores of the so-called 'Kiruna-type' has been the topic of a long standing debate...
‘Molecular scissors’ for plastic waste
Enzyme MHETase decodedCredit: Martin Künsting/HZB Plastics are excellent materials: extremely versatile and almost eternally durable. But this is also exactly...
Diesel exhaust filtered of its tiny particles may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment
Credit: ATS April 9, 2019--Air pollution from diesel engines may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more when tiny particles are filtered...
Columbia experience could help reduce UK knife crime and street violence
A leading public health expert says the UK should learn lessons from systematic violence reduction work in Cali, Columbia to...
US Naval Research Lab develops quantum dot polymer for next-gen screens
Groundbreaking technology available for manufacturing, sales of new and improved electronicsCredit: NRL photo U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists have developed...
Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir is effective and well tolerated in individuals with hepatitis C
ILC 2019: German and US studies confirm the efficacy and safety of G/P in a broad range of individuals with...
Despite years of progress, many african countries have wide variation in vaccine coverage
New study published in The Lancet helps identify where to improve vaccine deliveryCredit: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation SEATTLE...
CRISPR-Cas3 innovation holds promise for disease cures, advancing science
ITHACA, N.Y. - A Cornell researcher, who is a leader in developing a new type of gene editing CRISPR system,...
Anesthesia sends neurons down the wrong path in unborn rat babies
Raises questions over safety of the anesthesia during pregnancyCredit: Dr. Vicko Gluncic, MD, PhD While there has long been discussion...
AI agent offers rationales using everyday language to explain its actions
Credit: Georgia Tech Georgia Institute of Technology researchers, in collaboration with Cornell University and University of Kentucky, have developed an...
One-third of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine
Credit: UTSW DALLAS - April 11, 2019 - A stunning one-third of people with a cancer diagnosis use complementary and...
Confluence Pharmaceuticals receives $200K investment from IU fund
Confluence Pharmaceuticals develops treatments for social and communication impairments related to autism spectrum disorder, fragile X syndromeCredit: Teri Willey BLOOMINGTON,...
