Obesity reprograms immune cells in breasts to promote tumor formation
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Engineering researchers receive NSF grant to study power generation using human sweat
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PolyU develops palm-sized 3D ultrasound imaging system for scoliosis mass screening
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently shared that more youngsters can have their scoliosis conditions detected early and monitored ...
Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy
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KAIST identifies the cause of sepsis-induced lung injury
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Apalutamide in prostate cancer: indication of considerable added benefit
Study shows significant retardation of symptomatic progression Do adult men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have a high risk ...
The evolution of skyrmions in multilayers and their topological Hall signature
Magnetic measurement images showing how the number of skyrmions in a nanomaterial varies with magnetic field strength. Magnetic skyrmions are ...
The AGA Research Foundation funds 52 promising research projects
Bethesda, MD (May 7, 2019) -- The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is thrilled to announce the 52 researchers selected to ...
Freshwater mussel shells were material of choice for prehistoric craftsmen
A new study suggests that 6000-years-ago people across Europe shared a cultural tradition of using freshwater mussel shells to craft ...
Maternal nut consumption during pregnancy linked to improvements in neurodevelopment in children
Nuts are known to help reduce the risk of hypertension, oxidative stress and diabetes and they may exercise a protective ...
Global health benefits of climate action offset costs
Reducing carbon emissions while improving health is economically attractive, study showsThe price tag for cutting global emissions may seem expensive, ...
Arsenic in drinking water may change heart structure
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging Journal Report DALLAS, May 7, 2019 - Drinking water that is contaminated with arsenic may lead to ...
New open source software eases the pain of multiple UI designs
Open source software to make user interface design easier for different screens is being launched today The time-consuming and labour-intensive ...
Study shows adult tourniquet suitable for school-age children
Nemours' researchers explore military technique due to prevalence of school shootings WILMINGTON, Del. (May 7, 2019) - Researchers with Nemours ...
Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports
Researchers seek to increase independence of travelers with vision impairmentsCredit: Carnegie Mellon University PITTSBURGH--Carnegie Mellon University researchers say a smart ...
Side-by-side comparison on point of care tests for blood’s ability to clot
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (May 7, 2019) - During big procedures like open heart surgery, ...
A moody gut often accompanies depression — new study helps explain why
NEW YORK, NY (May 7, 2019)--For people with depression, gastrointestinal distress is a common additional burden, and a new study ...
New podcast series highlights human stories behind transformational research
Gain an insight into the fascinating world of research with the How Researchers Changed the World podcast, which launches todayCredit: ...
Merging cell datasets, panorama style
Algorithm stitches multiple datasets into a single 'panorama,' which could provide new insights for medical and biological studies. A new ...
Transplanting gut bacteria alters depression-related behavior, brain inflammation in animals
CHOP researchers: Knowledge of stress biology may eventually yield bacterial treatments for psychiatric disordersCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Scientists have ...
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