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Enhancing patient care by improving electronic health records: Plan outlines 3 ‘essential’ steps
An early advocate for the electronic health records now found in hospitals across the country has developed a plan to...
Material design by means of defect engineering: German Research Foundation approves new Collaborative Research Center at Mainz University
When we talk about defects, we generally think of flaws or impairments. However, as far as materials science is concerned,...
Running throughout middle age keeps ‘old’ adult-born neurons ‘wired’
Aging often is accompanied by cognitive decline. Among the first structures of the brain affected are the hippocampus and adjacent...
Saving our soil: How to extend US breadbasket fertility for centuries
May 25, 2023Credit: UMass Amherst May 25, 2023 Saving Our Soil: How to Extend US Breadbasket Fertility for Centuries...
“A blessing in disguise!” Physics turning bad into good
Light is a very delicate and vulnerable property. Light can be absorbed or reflected at the surface of a material...
Deadly virus structures point toward new avenues for vaccine design
LA JOLLA, CA—Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in West Africa become infected with Lassa virus, which can cause...
Researchers map the brain during blood sugar changes
EL PASO, Texas (May 24, 2023) – Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have successfully mapped specific...
External factors shape genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer’s and heart disease in MLXIPL gene
“Recent findings suggest that neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases may have overlapping etiologies ”Credit: 2023 Loika et al. “Recent findings suggest...
Virtual village can empower vulnerable groups of people
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- New psychosocial stressors and widespread lifestyle changes resulted from to the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to depression, isolation,...
Physical activity linked to higher pain tolerance
A new analysis of data from more than 10,000 adults shows that people who were physically active had higher pain...
“Sustainable” ventless dryers may contribute to waterborne microfiber pollution
Fibers lost during the wear and care of textiles may pose a risk to the environment and human health when...
Young people engaging in anti-social behavior online seek social approval, study finds
Young adults engage in online anti-social behavior for fun and social approval, and those who perpetrate this behavior tend to...
A popular compostable plastic doesn’t break down in the ocean
A widely used compostable plastic persists unchanged in marine environments for at least 14 months, according to a new study...
How tasty is the food?
To know when it’s time for a meal – and when to stop eating again – is important to survive...
A look into the heart of cellular waste disposal
To prevent our body’s cells from overflowing with garbage and to keep them healthy, the waste inside them is constantly...
Discovery slows down muscular dystrophy
A team of researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy is reporting that by manipulating TAK1, a signaling...
Confusion over VAERS: Why the vaccine safety reporting system should be renamed
PHILADELPHIA – The federal health system for reporting “adverse events” after vaccination, known as VAERS, is designed to assist in...
Microplastics are harming gut health
Scientists have been worried about the potential harms of microplastics for years. These small plastic particles less than 5 mm...
New method predicts extreme events more accurately
New York, NY—May 23, 2023—With the rise of extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent in our warming climate,...
Quantum matter breakthrough: Tuning density waves
“Cold atomic gases were well known in the past for the ability to ‘program’ the interactions between atoms,” says Professor...
