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Researchers from University of Southern Denmark, Wellcome Sanger Institute and BGI, today published a study in the journal Genome Biology...

Nature could provide the answer for blindness caused by diabetes, say experts

Mother Nature could have the answer to treating several causes of blindness, according to a ground-breaking study involving scientists from...

Astro-ecology: Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology

A collaboration between astrophysicists, conservationists and ecologists aims to save rare and endangered animals A ground-breaking scientific collaboration is harnessing...

New algorithm helps to detect and analyze suspicious activity in surveillance footage

BINGHAMTON, NY - New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, could make it easier to track and...

High-intensity interval training increases injuries, Rutgers study finds

The study found that white men aged 20 to 39 were injured most People who engage in high-intensity interval training...

Volunteer birdwatching survey shows effects of temperatures on population of Jays

A study led by researchers at the University of Southampton has used data collected by volunteer bird watchers to study...

Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement

New biodegradable 'plastic' is tough, flexibleCredit: Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - The quest to keep plastic out of landfills...

Underwater forests a treasure trove of new drugs

Scientists recover dozens of antimicrobial and anticancer compounds from seaweed Defensive compounds produced by microbes are a major source of...

Spotted lanternflies found to be flyers, not gliders

Credit: Thomas Baker/Penn State The spotted lanternfly is not a strong or frequent flyer, weaknesses that may hinder its ability...

Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer

Study also identifies association between excess calcium supplement intake and increased risk of death from cancerCredit: Pixabay BOSTON (April 8,...

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

Great majority of average-risk women with no symptoms will benefit from mammography every other year beginning at age 50 Philadelphia,...

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening

1. ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women with no symptoms Great majority of average-risk women...

Engineers develop concept for hybrid heavy-duty trucks

Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases. Heavy-duty trucks, such as...

‘Electron shuttle’ protein plays key role in plant cell-wall construction

Controlling the flow of electrons by targeting shuttle proteins could be a new strategy for guiding plants to make desired...

Newly devised static negative capacitor could improve computing

Credit: Argonne National Laboratory With a little physics ingenuity, scientists have designed a way to redistribute electricity on a small...

Blood-based colon cancer screen shows promise in UW-Madison study

MADISON - If caught early, nearly all cases of colon cancer are curable. Though this should make screening tests straightforward,...

Postdoctoral researcher launches Community Noise Lab at Boston University