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How universities are fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
Tampa, Fla. (Jul. 7, 2017) - The next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs are being formed at U.S. universities. Exactly...
Obstructing the ‘inner eye’
Credit: Jan-Peter Kasper/FSU "In our project, we are looking at how the brain makes hypnotic states possible," explains Professor Wolfgang...
New data, advanced modeling techniques suggest extreme coastal sea levels more likely to occur
Credit: UCF, Kimberly Lewis Improving projections for how much ocean levels may change in the future and what that means...
Childhood obesity major link to hip diseases
New research from the University, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal, shows a strong link between childhood...
Save the Vaquita Day marked by bold, coordinated efforts to save the ‘panda of the sea’
Credit: VaquitaCPR The world is marking International Save the Vaquita Day on July 8 by supporting VaquitaCPR's ambitious, emergency plan...
Well-being in later life: The mind plays an important role
(Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health) Well-being in later life is largely dependent on psychosocial factors....
Dendritic cells ‘divide and conquer’ to elude viral infection while promoting immunity
A research team led by Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Professor Karolina Palucka, M.D., Ph.D., in collaboration with a research team at...
Synthesis of internal gem-diborylalkanes by copper-catalyzed double hydroboration
Geminal organometallic reagents have attracted considerable attention due to their unique activity. Among them, gem-diboryl compounds are particularly valuable due...
Why does prenatal alcohol exposure increase the likelihood of addiction?
BUFFALO, N.Y. - One of the many negative consequences when fetuses are exposed to alcohol in the womb is an...
Some patients with dementia may experience delayed-onset PTSD
Delayed-onset post-traumatic symptoms in the elderly may be misdiagnosed as falling under the umbrella of behavioural and psychological symptoms of...
Drinking alcohol while pregnant could have transgenerational effects
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Soon-to-be mothers have heard the warning - don't drink while pregnant. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Ongoing job growth reflects people with disabilities striving to work
Credit: Kessler Foundation & UNHIOD East Hanover, NJ -July 7, 2017. Americans with disabilities continued to engage in the labor...
Mindfulness-based therapy may reduce stress in overweight and obese individuals
In a randomized clinical trial of women who were overweight or obese, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) increased mindfulness and decreased...
NYU researchers identify promising target to protect bone in patients with diabetes
Researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) have described a new target that may open the door...
Hospitalized older adults may need more help selecting skilled nursing facilities
More than 20 percent of all hospitalized older adults who use Medicare will be admitted to a skilled nursing facility...
Breast-feeding peer support services are lacking in many UK regions
Peer support is recommended by the World Health Organization for the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding, but in a survey...
Bariatric surgery, medication/lifestyle modification: Which has better long-term effect on diabetes
July 7, 2017, Cleveland: A team of Cleveland Clinic researchers is leading a first-of-its-kind multicenter clinical trial to assess the...
Diabetes complications are a risk factor for repeat hospitalizations, study shows
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- For patients with diabetes, one reason for hospitalization and unplanned hospital readmission is severe dysglycemia (uncontrolled hyperglycemia...
Healthy lifestyle may help older adults preserve their independence
In a study of men with an average age of 71 years, lifestyle factors such as never smoking, maintaining a...
Insulin release is controlled by the amount of Epac2A at the secretory vesicles
Specialized beta cells in the pancreas release the hormone insulin to control our blood glucose levels, and failure of this...
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