Bromethalin is poisoning the parrots of Telegraph Hill
Athens, Ga. - Bromethalin, a common rat poison, is the agent responsible for a neurological disease that has sickened or...
When it comes to monarchs, fall migration matters
Credit: MSU EAST LANSING, Mich. - Scientists studying monarch butterflies have traditionally focused on two sources for their decline -...
University of New Haven professor wins prestigious National Science Foundation award
WEST HAVEN, Conn., March 18, 2019 - University of New Haven chemistry professor Chong Qiu, Ph.D., has been awarded a...
Case study: Bartonella and sudden-onset adolescent schizophrenia
In a new case study, researchers at North Carolina State University describe an adolescent human patient diagnosed with rapid onset...
Study finds test of protein levels in the eye a potential predictor of (future) Alzheimer’s disease
BOSTON -- Low levels of amyloid-β and tau proteins, biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD), in eye fluid were significantly associated...
Low-risk patients may benefit from less invasive transcatheter valve replacement
New research suggests minimally invasive procedure reserved for frailest patients may be equally safe and effective for healthier population BOSTON...
Researchers discover new material to help power electronics
Finding could change how electronic devices are built COLUMBUS, Ohio--Electronics rule our world, but electrons rule our electronics. A research...
New research identifies potential PTSD treatment improvement
AUSTIN, Texas -- Researchers may have found a way to improve a common treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by...
TGen and ABL pursue global rollout of advanced TB test
Licensing agreement puts DeepChek®-TB one step closer to clinical application FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., and LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg -- March 18, 2019...
Where are teens getting their electronic cigarettes?
University of Cincinnati study finds that daily users are much more likely to purchase electronic cigarettes from stores and websites...
Google research shows how AI can make ophthalmologists more effective
Study published in the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows that together, AI and physicians can improve eye...
Brain research reveals a circuit for cocaine relapse
A brain circuit responsible for cocaine-seeking behavior during relapse has been identified, report Medical University of South Carolina researchers. Targeting...
Have sleep apnea? Using your CPAP device consistently may slow memory loss
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to having problems with your memory and decision-making abilities. Usually, people with MCI experience few...
Molecular motors run in unison in a metal-organic framework
Credit: University of Groningen For molecular motors to be exploited effectively, they need to be able to operate in unison....
Radial, femoral access for PCI found equal in terms of survival
Either approach is acceptable when clearing blocked arteries post-heart attack, study concludes Doctors can use either an artery in the...
Semimetals are high conductors
Credit: Sergey Savrasov, UC Davis Researchers in China and at UC Davis have measured high conductivity in very thin layers...
Excessive phosphate fertilizer use can reduce microbial functions critical to crop health
Credit: ©The American Phytopathological Society St. Paul, MN (March 2019)--Phosphorus is crucial for plant growth--with it, plants can acquire, transfer,...
Ticagrelor is as safe and effective as clopidogrel after heart attack
Potent blood-thinner found safe but not superior to clopidogrel for those given clot busters Patients given clot busters to treat...
Stopping aspirin three months after stenting does not increase risk of death
Study suggests doctors can balance clotting, bleeding risks with P2Y12 inhibitor drugs alone Patients who stopped taking aspirin three months...
Scientists hunt down the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings
Study may open the door to developing drug therapies or even gene therapies for alcohol addictionCredit: George lab LA JOLLA,...
