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UNIST student receives AMOREPACIFIC Great Global Next Generation Research Award
Credit: Han Bin Jeong (UNIST) Han Bin Jeong, a doctoral student in the School of Life Sciences at UNIST, has...
‘Sink’ or swim for salt marshes
Credit: University of Delaware/ Evan Krape The world's coastal ecosystems -- areas such as tidal marshes and mangrove forests --...
EMBO welcomes 28 new young investigators
Heidelberg, Oct. 25, 2017 - EMBO announces today the selection of 28 young researchers as EMBO Young Investigators. They join...
A strong case for limiting climate change
As a gigantic carbon sink, the ocean has taken up about a third of the carbon dioxide (CO2) released into...
Flexible batteries a highlight for smart dental aids
Credit: © 2017 KAUST Smart 3D-printed braces that incorporate nontoxic batteries and lights could reduce the time and costs involved...
Some people with cystic fibrosis might live longer because of genetic mutations
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder caused by genetic mutations that disrupt the normal movement of chloride in and out...
Researchers find immune cells help rebuild damaged nerves
Immune cells are normally associated with fighting infection but in a new study, scientists have discovered how they also help...
Deforestation linked to palm oil production is making Indonesia warmer
Credit: European Geosciences Union In the past decades, large areas of forest in Sumatra, Indonesia have been replaced by cash...
Can open and honest scientists win public trust?
Credit: Michigan State University EAST LANSING, Mich. -- With the increased politicization of science, more and more people continue to...
Combining cassava flour in the bread dough might assure access to food in the future
In coming decades, the rise in global temperatures owing to climate change may hinder the production of wheat in many...
A better way to wash pesticides off apples
Polishing an apple with your shirt might remove some dust and dirt, but getting rid of pesticide residues could take...
Bacterial toxins made in the gut
You get an infection, you are given penicillin -- and then you could get hemorrhagic diarrhea. This rare but extremely...
Multi-site study will examine CBT for traumatic brain injury-induced seizures
Seizures are a common result of traumatic brain injury, especially in military veterans. A new study funded by the DOD,...
Method of accelerating the maturation of stem cells to form neurons discovered
Very little is still known about how neurons can be generated from stem cells. Researchers at the University Medical Center...
Triclosan accumulates in toothbrushes, potentially prolonging users’ exposure
In September, a ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels and wipes went into effect in the U.S. But...
MIT students fortify concrete by adding recycled plastic
Discarded plastic bottles could one day be used to build stronger, more flexible concrete structures, from sidewalks and street barriers,...
Conservation spending predicts rise and fall of global biodiversity
URBANA, Ill. - In the decade after the 1992 Earth Summit, at least $14 billion was devoted to biodiversity conservation...
Preclinical study suggests path toward non-addictive painkillers
Credit: Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - A pre-clinical study led by Indiana University scientists reports a promising step forward in...
Development of a highly-accurate computational model of human metabolism
Credit: KAIST A Korean research team from KAIST developed a computational framework that enables the reconstruction of a comprehensive computational...
Some infant rice cereals contain elevated levels of methylmercury
Eating large amounts of certain fish can expose consumers to methylmercury, which can potentially cause health problems. But recent research...
