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A human enzyme can biodegrade graphene
Credit: Fotolia Myeloperoxidase - an enzyme naturally found in our lungs - can biodegrade pristine graphene, according to the latest...
Fresh and raw diets for dogs may have health benefits, study says
URBANA, Ill. - Many dog owners think of their furry companions as part of the family, and now products are...
Watching neurons in action
Our brain cells control every aspect of our lives - from the movements we make to the memories we form....
GW cancer researchers to develop targeted therapies for pancreatic cancer
WASHINGTON (Aug. 23, 2018) -- Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer related deaths in the United...
Mucosal environment of older pigs helps newborn piglets with intestinal injury recover
Credit: Amanda Ziegler, NC State University Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that the intestinal mucosal environment of...
New research presents alternative methods, like robo-advisors, to manage retirement income
(August 23, 2018) The need to help retirees make prudent spending decisions has led to the growth of a large...
Care access not main driver of racial disparities in kidney disease
PHILADELPHIA - Although black and Hispanic veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely than white patients to see...
‘One weird trick’ to cut belly fat? Follow a heart-healthy diet!
August 23, 2018 - Do you wish you could decrease your waistline? Reducing abdominal obesity can lower health risks -...
US Oncology Research joins Agendia’s FLEX big data initiative
Agendia, Inc., a world leader in precision oncology, announced today that US Oncology Research, one of the nation's largest research...
Penn nursing professor wins prestigious award for book about children and drug safety
Credit: Penn Nursing PHILADELPHIA (August 23, 2018) - Cynthia Connolly's, PhD, RN, FAAN, book, Children and Drug Safety: Balancing Risk...
New $3.2 million grant to probe secrets of cell death in Alzheimer’s
Credit: Graphic by Shireen Dooling Most neurons in the human brain live out their lives, enduring the processes of aging...
Combination immunotherapy shrinks melanoma brain metastases
Credit: MD Anderson Cancer Center Combination immunotherapy shrank melanoma that has spread to the brain in more than half of...
Biology experts take center stage at the 2018 North of England Cell Biology Forum
A NEW generation of scientists aiming to make breakthroughs in our understanding of cell biology in diverse fields ranging from...
Montana State research determines reasons for massive fires in south-central Chile
Credit: Photo by D. McWethy BOZEMAN - A Montana State University-led team has discovered several reasons why massive fires continue...
Association for Molecular Pathology announces 2018 Award recipients
ROCKVILLE, Md. - August 22, 2018 - The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostics professional society,...
New paper addresses human/wildlife conflict through use of social and ecological theory
Credit: S. Lischka FORT COLLINS, Colorado (August 22, 2018) -- Successfully limiting human-wildlife conflicts requires an understanding of the roles...
Study investigates shortcoming of ITQ systems for fisheries
Credit: Courtney Carothers Individual transferable quota systems for fisheries around the world may be ideal for some fisheries, but they...
UTA hosts 2nd Responsible Shale Energy Extraction Conference Oct. 12-13
The University of Texas at Arlington is hosting the second annual Responsible Shale Energy Extraction Conference Oct. 12-13 at its...
Policy pivot: A new emphasis on restoration to protect Puget Sound
Credit: Haley Kennard For years, a commonly used tactic for protecting threatened and endangered animals in Puget Sound was to...
Trace metals in the air make big splash on life under the sea
ITHACA, N.Y. - In the ocean, a little bit of metal can go a long way. A new Cornell University-led...
