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Diagnosing liver diseases: New CMJ review presents non-invasive methods for better accuracy
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among the most prevalent chronic liver disorders worldwide and can sometimes lead to severe...
Close encounter more than 10,000 years ago stirred up spirals in accretion disk
Dr. LU Xing, an associate researcher from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators...
New study shows bidirectional link between inflammatory bowel disease and depression
LOS ANGELES — Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6...
Neurobiological model to better understand creative processes
Creativity is understood as the creation of novel, useful and surprising solutions. The researchers argue that the associated cognitive processes,...
A 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 can be achieved. Here’s how
The United States has set an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50% by 2030. Are...
Time crystals “impossible” but obey quantum physics
Scientists have created the first ”time-crystal” two-body system in an experiment that seems to bend the laws of physics.Credit: ©...
The mindful way to manage stress among elite athletes
Just like the saying, ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going’, elite athletes are known for their stamina...
Metal mayhem: New research finds toxic metals absorbed by Great Salt Lake plants and insects
Plants in Great Salt Lake wetland ecosystems are able to pull hazardous metal pollution from the lake and sometimes pass...
MDI Biological Laboratory scientist helping to develop the axolotl as a model
BAR HARBOR, MAINE – With its amazing capacity to regenerate tissues and organs, its ability to reproduce in a laboratory...
A stem cell model from Mount Sinai could help unravel the complex biology behind some psychiatric disorders
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have applied a novel stem cell model to map disease...
More decisive people tend to be more confident in their judgments than those who second-guess themselves, despite not actually making better decisions
More decisive people tend to be more confident in their judgments than those who second-guess themselves, despite not actually making...
Compared to COVID-19 PCR testing, dogs can detect infections with high sensitivity (97%), though lower specificity (91%) – even when patients are asymptomatic
Compared to COVID-19 PCR testing, dogs can detect infections with high sensitivity (97%), though lower specificity (91%) - even when...
Famous rock art cave in Spain was used by ancient humans for over 50,000 years
A cave in southern Spain was used by ancient humans as a canvas for artwork and as a burial place...
How electric fish were able to evolve electric organs
Electric organs help electric fish, such as the electric eel, do all sorts of amazing things: They send and receive...
Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields, Stanford-led study shows
Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study reveals that...
Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids
A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents has found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer...
Gratitude expressions between co-workers improve cardiovascular responses to stress
A study from the University of California San Diego’s Rady School of Management finds teammates who thanked each other before...
A surprising way to tamper ugly ‘Dark Triad’ personality traits
DALLAS (SMU) – Want to be less selfish, manipulative or impulsive? Credit: SMU (Southern Methodist University) DALLAS (SMU) – Want to...
New blood test can help doctors diagnose tuberculosis and monitor treatment
Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine have developed a new highly sensitive blood test for tuberculosis (TB) that screens...
Time-reversal asymmetry surpasses conversion efficiency limit for solar cells
Solar energy is a popular candidate for a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. A solar cell, or photovoltaic (PV) cell,...
