A novel practical test for the function of HDL, the carrier of ‘good’ cholesterol
Credit: Kobe University High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is known as "good" cholesterol, because HDL particles removes excess cholesterol from arterial...
Journal of Orthoptera Research joins scholarly publisher Pensoft’s open access portfolio
Credit: Journal of Orthoptera Research and Pensoft The Orthopterists' Society's Journal of Orthoptera Research (JOR) joins the growing portfolio of...
Nagoya forensic scientists recover human DNA from mosquitos
Credit: Toshimich Yamamoto Nagoya, Japan - Most people would agree that painful mosquito bites are an especially annoying part of...
Reduced mastication results in the impairment of memory and learning function
Credit: Department of Cell Signaling,Department of Orthodontic Science?TMDU) Recently, frequency of mastication has dramatically decreased along with changes in dietary...
Researchers revolutionize brain-computer interfaces using silicon electronics
Credit: Photo courtesy of Ken Shepard New York, NY--July 10, 2017--Today, implanted electrode devices for stimulating the brain are extremely...
BSACI guideline for the diagnosis and management of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
The Standards of Care Committee of the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) is to publish updated guidance...
Largest genome-wide study of lung cancer susceptibility conducted
A new study conducted by an international team of lung cancer researchers, including Professor John Field from the University of...
Oil spill impacts may perturb entire food webs
Oil spills not only have a direct impact on species and habitats, but may also set off a cascade of...
Lutein and zeaxanthin isomers benefits during high screen exposure
Morristown, N.J., July 10, 2017 - An exciting new peer reviewed publication based on ongoing research on macular carotenoids from...
Nature-inspired material uses liquid reinforcement
Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Materials scientists at Rice University are looking to nature -- at the discs in human spines...
Brown U. to receive up to $19M to engineer next-generation brain-computer interface
Credit: Nurmikko lab / Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With a grant of up to $19 million from the Defense...
Noninvasive intranasal method shows prevention of neurologic effect from metabolic disease
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, July 10, 2017--Researchers have successfully used a noninvasive intranasal approach to...
Miami project presents data demonstrating therapeutic potential of SRK-015 in SCI
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 10, 2017 - The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, a Center of Excellence at the University of...
Malaria drug protects fetuses from Zika infection
Credit: Bin Cao Devastating consequences of Zika virus infection are suffered in the womb, where the virus can cause brain...
Study finds ‘sexism’ in sexual assault research, but this time men are the target
Credit: Florida Atlantic University Sexism is alive and well in sexual assault research, but this time men are the target....
On-site ecstasy pill-testing services may reduce user risks at concerts and raves
Johns Hopkins scientists report that data collected over five years by volunteers who tested pills free of charge at music...
Disruptive technology for the treatment of hemophilia
An international team of hematologists including Guy Young, MD, of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, has found that in patients with...
Researchers hope new biomarkers will lead to sports pitch-side test for brain injury
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have identified inflammatory biomarkers which indicate whether the brain has suffered injury. The team,...
Patients whose emergency surgery is delayed are at higher risk of death
Delays for emergency surgery were associated with a higher risk of death for patients in hospital -- and higher costs...
The Ottawa hospital emergency surgery study
Credit: The Ottawa Hospital Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa are tackling the often-overlooked issue of...
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