Acetaminophen may increase stroke risk for those with diabetes
While safe for most older adults, acetaminophen may increase stroke risk for diabetics Acetaminophen (otherwise known by brand names such...
New plastic films deflect or trap heat with zero energy required
Adaptable films show promise for use in buildings, wearables, camouflage and solar WASHINGTON -- Researchers have developed new plastic films...
Researchers tune material’s color and thermal properties separately
Polymers could be designed to reflect or trap heat, regardless of hueCredit: Felice Frankel The color of a material can...
Liver, colon cancer cells thwarted by compounds derived from hops
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS - The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary...
Nature versus nurture: Environment exerts greater influence on corn health than genetics
Credit: American Phytopathological Society St. Paul, Minnesota (March 2019)--Corn is one of the most important staple crops in the world--over...
GSA advances initiative to change ‘conventional wisdom’ on aging
On behalf of eight national aging organizations, The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has secured multi-year grant funding from several...
Berkeley’s soda tax election changed drinking habits months before prices went up
The contentious 'Berkeley vs. Big soda' campaign may have been enough to drive down soda sales in the city Sticker...
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation launches new research initiative for digital tools
NEW YORK, NY, April 2, 2019 - As part of its Diagnostics Accelerator research program, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation...
2019 Harrington Prize awarded to Dr. Carl June, University of Pennsylvania
Harrington Discovery Institute and the American Society for Clinical Investigation honor Dr. June for his contributions to the field of...
UTA researcher investigating link between cardiovascular disease, depression
NIH-funded research could lead to more effective prevention and therapiesCredit: The University of Texas at Arlington One University of Texas...
UC Davis receives $1.1 million to invest in STEM Education for 11-year-old girls
Will provide mentors to 15,000 girls in California University of California, Davis, is creating a program to mentor 15,000 11-year-old...
UMN researchers study effect of chronic opioid therapy on pain and survival in sickle cell disease
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- April 2, 2019- New UMN research recently published Blood Advances, Kalpna Gupta, PhD, Professor of Medicine, University of...
Online romance is local, but not all locales are the same
Credit: Bruch and Newman/Sociological Science When searching for love on the Internet, most people end up connecting with the girl...
Transplanted bone marrow endothelial progenitor cells delay ALS disease progression
A new preclinical study finds that the regenerative cell therapy boosts motor neuron survival by repairing the blood-spinal cord barrierCredit:...
3D-printed transparent skull provides a window to the brain
Device could provide new insight for brain research on concussions, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Researchers at the University of Minnesota have...
Saffron comes from Attica — origin of the saffron crocus traced back to Greece
Credit: Frank Blattner/IPK The origin of C. sativus has long been the subject of speculation and research, as this knowledge...
Caring for an older adult with cancer comes with emotional challenges for caregivers, too
The number of informal caregivers who look after older adults with cancer is on the rise. Caregivers could be relatives,...
Teaching computers to intelligently design ‘billions’ of possible materials
A team of MU researchers are applying one of the first uses of artificial intelligence principles to the field of...
Study reveals genes associated with heavy drinking and alcoholism
Collaborative, Penn-led study finds unique genetic variants may inform future treatments for each alcohol disorder PHILADELPHIA - A large genomic...
Combine data to improve malaria tracking, say scientists
New studies suggest combining data around parasite genetics and human movement can improve malaria transmission mapping, and help with efforts...
