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April 12, 2026

New insight into the process of generation of new neurons in the adult brain

Credit: Milos Pekny and Marcela Pekna, Physiological Reviews, 2014. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, in...

In Fimo, we trust: finally a name for the experimental examination of poop

To study gut bacteria, scientists focus much of their attention on excrement, which is teeming with bacteria that used to...

Fruit flies help to shed light on the evolution of metabolism

Diet choice of animal species is highly variable. Some are specialists feeding only on one food source, such as a...

NUS study finds that severe air pollution affects the productivity of workers

Prolonged exposure to pollutant particles was shown to reduce the output of workers in ChinaCredit: National University of Singapore Economists...

Research reveals overweight dogs may live shorter lives

Credit: Mars Petcare's WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition New research from the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare's WALTHAM Centre...

A cause of possible genetic problems in mitochondria is revealed

These results can help treat human diseases associated with mitochondrial diseases A group of researchers from the Andalusian Centre for...

Persistent hot flashes may lead to increased risk of breast cancer

A new study followed women from the Women's Health Initiative trials for nearly 18 years to examine association between persistent...

Who's tougher? Baby sharks or daddy sharks?

Study examines mechanical behavior of sharks' vertebrae under biological conditionsCredit: Dr. Greg Skomal It's not just their teeth and jaws...

Days following thyroid surgery are highest for risk of readmission

An analysis of nationwide data shows patients with symptoms are most likely to return to the hospital within a week...

Could gulls' wings inspire smarter airplane design?

Flexing a single elbow joint enables gulls to adapt their wing shape to gusty conditions--a relatively simple mechanism that could...

Can a video game-based 'digital medicine' help children with autism and co-occurring ADHD?

CHOP researchers evaluate feasibility, safety and benefit potential of project: EVO Platform Philadelphia, January 3, 2019--Researchers at Children's Hospital of...

Study looking to prevent type 1 diabetes follows children into adolescence

Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 3, 2019) - Scientists are narrowing in on checklists of...

Extraordinary treefrog discovered in the Andes of Ecuador

Credit: BIOWEB A new treefrog species was discovered during a two-week expedition to a remote tabletop mountain at Cordillera del...

Clinical trial launches to develop breath test for multiple cancers

Credit: Owlstone Medical Ltd Researchers have launched a clinical trial to develop a breath test, analysing molecules that could indicate...

Ground breaking new saliva diagnostic test to help eliminate malaria

02 January 2019: ERADA Technology Alliance Ltd (ERADA), pioneers of innovative, rapid diagnostic solutions for early detection of infectious diseases,...

Metabolic syndrome patients need more vitamin C to break cycle of antioxidant depletion

CORVALLIS, Ore. - A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially...

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

Results build on developing model of new druggable PCSK9 interactor High levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein...

Study details poverty, lack of health insurance among female health care workers

Mass. General/Penn Medicine study suggests that 1.7 million female health care workers and their children live in poverty A study...

Court decision protects patient care 340B hospitals

The Dec. 27 federal court injunction stopping further cuts in 340B reimbursements for Medicare Part B drugs to some participating...

University of Nevada, Reno uses 15-years of satellite imagery to study snow's comings and goings