Changes in rat size reveal habitat of ‘Hobbit’ hominin
A new glimpse into the shifting ecology of Homo floresiensisCredit: Image from the research paper A study of rat body...
Cardiovascular disease in China
Bottom Line: This study analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease Study to look at the rate of cardiovascular...
Fingerprints, revisited
For more than a century, forensic scientists have linked criminals to crime scenes through the distinctive loops and whorls on...
Discovery of how organs form helps researchers to develop future diabetes treatments
Discovery of how organs form helps stem cell researchers in their quest to develop future treatments of diabetes and cancer...
School of Advanced Science will discuss the importance of atmospheric aerosols
Young researchers and graduates from any country have until March 24 to apply for the event, which will be held...
Mobilizing the lymphatic system may help combat obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
New mouse model shows enhancing lymph vessel formation via VEGF-D stimulation in obese adipose tissue has beneficial anti-inflammatory and metabolic...
New cell subtypes classified in mouse brain
Credit: Wang et al. Cell Reports 2019 Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- It's been estimated that the human brain contains...
Climate change could devastate painted turtles, according to new study
Credit: Nicole Valenzuela AMES, Iowa - An Iowa State University biologist is sounding the alarm for the painted turtle, one...
Understanding global trauma systems — OTA International looks at current status, future needs
March 13, 2019 - National trauma systems play a critical role in improving survival and reducing disability from musculoskeletal and...
Researchers explore link between metal exposure and Parkinson’s symptoms
Credit: Iowa State University News Service AMES, Iowa - A new study from Iowa State University biomedical researchers illuminates the...
Inside a tumor: Purple bacteria visualize ‘big eaters’
Credit: ©Helmholtz Zentrum München Cancer presents an ongoing challenge for physicians, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease....
Study examines use of video-assisted surgery for known, suspected lung cancer in VA
Bottom Line: A video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove part of a lung in patients...
Blunting pain’s emotional component
Blocking a type of opioid receptor restores motivationCredit: Washington University School of Medicine Chronic pain involves more than just hurting....
Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia
Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Researchers with The Ohio State University College of Medicine, The Ohio State...