Insulin release is controlled by the amount of Epac2A at the secretory vesicles
Specialized beta cells in the pancreas release the hormone insulin to control our blood glucose levels, and failure of this...
Pepsi-SAXS: New method of protein analysis that is 50 times faster than analogues
Credit: MIPT's Press Office Pepsi-SAXS is a new highly efficient method for computation of X-ray scattering profiles, which are needed...
Fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin identified as new biomarkers for weight loss
Copenhagen, Denmark, July 7, 2017 - Researchers from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen...
Sucking up spilt oil
Spilt crude oil has repeatedly polluted and even destroyed marine ecosystems. An effective measure would be to remove spilt oil...
ASHG honors Dian Donnai with 2017 Education Award
Credit: courtesy Dr. Donnai BETHESDA, MD - The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named clinical geneticist Dian Donnai,...
Taking medications as prescribed important to control health care costs
At a time when health care costs are scrutinized more closely than ever, a new study demonstrates the importance of...
Experts urge action to cut child deaths from deadly lung virus
Vaccines to combat a virus that can lead to fatal lung infections are urgently needed to help prevent child deaths...
Cornell discovery holds potential for treating tuberculosis
ITHACA, N.Y. - A recent discovery by Cornell University researchers could lead to a new, effective treatment for persistent tuberculosis...
Strange silk: Why rappelling spiders don’t spin out of control
Credit: Kai Peng of Huazhong University of Science and Technology WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 2017 -- The last time you...
How universities are fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
Tampa, Fla. (Jul. 7, 2017) - The next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs are being formed at U.S. universities. Exactly...
New data, advanced modeling techniques suggest extreme coastal sea levels more likely to occur
Credit: UCF, Kimberly Lewis Improving projections for how much ocean levels may change in the future and what that means...
Save the Vaquita Day marked by bold, coordinated efforts to save the ‘panda of the sea’
Credit: VaquitaCPR The world is marking International Save the Vaquita Day on July 8 by supporting VaquitaCPR's ambitious, emergency plan...
Dendritic cells ‘divide and conquer’ to elude viral infection while promoting immunity
A research team led by Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Professor Karolina Palucka, M.D., Ph.D., in collaboration with a research team at...
Why does prenatal alcohol exposure increase the likelihood of addiction?
BUFFALO, N.Y. - One of the many negative consequences when fetuses are exposed to alcohol in the womb is an...
Ongoing job growth reflects people with disabilities striving to work
Credit: Kessler Foundation & UNHIOD East Hanover, NJ -July 7, 2017. Americans with disabilities continued to engage in the labor...
Hospitalized older adults may need more help selecting skilled nursing facilities
More than 20 percent of all hospitalized older adults who use Medicare will be admitted to a skilled nursing facility...
Diabetes complications are a risk factor for repeat hospitalizations, study shows
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- For patients with diabetes, one reason for hospitalization and unplanned hospital readmission is severe dysglycemia (uncontrolled hyperglycemia...
Diatoms have sex after all, and ammonium puts them in the mood
CORVALLIS, Ore. - New research shows a species of diatom, a single-celled algae, thought to be asexual does reproduce sexually,...
Researchers report chemical reaction with potential to speed drug development
Credit: UT Southwestern DALLAS - July 2017 - Chemists have long sought to develop new reactions for the direct conversion...
Litter bugs may protect chocolate supply
Credit: Natalie Christian Those who crave brownies or hot cocoa may be happy to hear that heroes too small to...
