Specialist enzymes make E. coli antibiotic resistant at low pH
Scientists long puzzled over why bacteria contain so many "redundant" enzymes. Why make several molecules that do the same job,...
Near-simultaneous admissions may affect mortality and length of stay in the ICU
A strain in ICU capacity has been linked to adverse patient outcomes. New research to be presented at CHEST Congress...
Genetic breakthrough on tropical grass could help develop climate-friendly cattle farms
The discovery of genes responsible for asexual reproduction in a tropical grass may reduce negative impacts of cattle farming. The...
Too hungry to learn — new research provides food for thought
Food insecurity -- that is, limited access to sufficient safe and nutritious food at home -- negatively impacts on the...
How artificial intelligence can help in the fight against human trafficking
Code 8.7, a two-day conference, brought together computer science researchers and technologists with policy experts, law enforcement officials, activists and...
Empathy and cooperation go hand in hand
Taking a game theory approach to study cooperation, a University of Pennsylvania-led team found that empathy can help cooperative behavior...
Forcing a smile for customers linked with more drinking after work
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Employees who force themselves to smile and be happy in front of customers -- or who...
Genome assembly of pasta wheat leads to new insights for modern wheat breeding
Credit: Simona Corneti Scientists from the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK Gatersleben) participated to perform...
New to college? Spend some time alone
Credit: University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster Transitioning from high school to college can be stressful. Trying to...
Researchers explain signals of CpG ‘traffic lights’ in DNA
Credit: @tsarcyanide/MIPT Press Office A research team featuring bioinformaticians from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) has identified...
Study gives new insight into how climate change is transforming Virginia’s barrier islands
Credit: VCU A new study of Virginia's barrier islands off the coast of the Eastern Shore provides a fundamental understanding...
Digital technology shows promise in supporting nonspecialists to deliver mental health care in low- and middle-income countries
April 9, 2019 - Text messaging, mobile apps, and other digital technologies are being used in innovative ways to support...
A significant supercomputing grant for investigations of atomically precise nanocatalysts
The project of Nanoscience Center of University of Jyvaskyla focuses on chemical reactions catalysed by ligand-stabilized metal nanoclustersCredit: University of...
MDI Biological Laboratory to hold panel discussion on the opioid crisis in Maine
Plans call for working with the University of New England to address the issue BAR HARBOR, MAINE -- The MDI...
Study: Medication treatment reduces arrests among people with opioid use disorder
UMass Amherst public health scientist leads research into social outcomes of treatmentCredit: UMass Amherst When it comes to addressing the...
A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility
Credit: Dave Brenner/University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability ANN ARBOR--In the 1960s animated sitcom The Jetsons, George Jetson...
Life could be evolving right now on nearest exoplanets
ITHACA, N.Y. - Rocky, Earth-like planets orbiting our closest stars could host life, according to a new study that raises...
The chocolate school, a short story for promoting science
The publication is aimed at primary school children and features content from the Science of Chocolate workshops, during which women...
Scientists create molecular tool to remove toxic protein from neuronal models of dementia
Tool will be used to study accumulation of toxic protein in brain cells of patients with forms of dementia Represents...
UConn and Foundation for Prader Willi Research create stem cell biobank
A centralized, high-quality bank of stem cells will help researchers better understand Prader Willi SyndromeCredit: Yaling Liu/UConn A new collaboration...
