NEWS

April 14, 2019

Scientists developed a technique for brain training capable to induce changes of neural networks in less than one hour.Credit: D'Or...

Petting zoos could potentially transmit highly virulent drug-resistant bacteria to visitors

New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April)...

Ecological study identifies potential association between antimicrobial resistance and climate change

New research presented at this week's 29th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13...

Public health experts urge people to seek prompt medical advice if they suspect rabies exposure

There is only a short window of opportunity to seek medical help before rabies becomes almost invariably fatal, but people...

European experts sound alarm as mosquito- and tick-borne diseases set to flourish in warmer climate

New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April)...

DIY gravitational waves with ‘BlackHoles@Home’

Effort led by West Virginia University researchers seeks to recruit public to advance computational research on gravitational waves emerging from...

‘Superbugs’ found on many hospital patients’ hands and what they touch most often

Hospitals have put a lot of effort into encouraging good hand hygiene among their staff, but new findings suggest a...

Unexpected properties uncovered in recently discovered superconductor

Layered bismuth chalcogenide superconductor shows electronic 'nematicity'Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have found...

Characterization of ‘hidden’ dioxins from informal e-waste processing

Investigation of the complex mixture of chlorinated, brominated and mixed halogenated dibenzofurans and diphenyl ethers released from open e-waste burning...

Growth hormone acts to prevent weight loss

A Brazilian study shows that, like leptin, growth hormone contributes directly to energy conservation when the body loses weight. Researchers...

Stem Cell trial for osteoarthritis patients reduces pain, improves quality of life

DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) April 09, 2019 -- Stem cells collected from the patient's own bone marrow holds great interest as...

ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may suffer undetected cognitive dysfunction

A new study led by Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has found that most patients entering hospital intensive...

Novo Biosciences achieves major milestones in moving trodusquemine into clinical trials

Regenerative medicine drug candidate has potential applications in heart disease and Duchenne muscular dystrophyCredit: Novo Biosciences BAR HARBOR, MAINE -...

DOE’s Science Graduate Student Research Program selects 70 students to pursue research at DOE labs