NEWS
Texas A&M research suggests strokes may cause increased preference for alcohol
Brain changes after stroke may lead to increase in alcohol-seeking behavior, at least in animal models, according to research published...
Wearable system helps visually impaired users navigate
Computer scientists have been working for decades on automatic navigation systems to aid the visually impaired, but it's been difficult...
Scientists ID 100 memory genes, open new avenues of brain study
Credit: UT Southwestern DALLAS - May 31, 2017 - Scientists have identified more than 100 genes linked to memory, opening...
Study shows big smart meter investment yielded ‘very small’ electricity savings
Smart meters and time-of-use electricity pricing have only modestly reduced residential energy demand during the most expensive peak periods, a...
The fairer — The greener
Researchers at universities in Freiburg, Kiel and Berlin have discovered that the economic value of nature for a society is...
Building mental toughness off the field — it’s all about practice
Credit: Courtesy University of Miami CORAL GABLES, Fla. (May 31, 2017) - By the end of each academic semester, most...
Detecting Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms emerge
Credit: Ricardo Carrasco III LOS ANGELES - Long before symptoms of Alzheimer's disease become apparent to patients and their families,...
Clinical trial shows experimental drug’s ability to knock down pancreatic cancer’s defense
Credit: Robert Hood / Fred Hutch News Service SEATTLE -- May 31, 2017 -- By adding an experimental drug to...
Spotted owls benefit from forest fire mosaic
Credit: S. Eyes Fire is a crucial part of the forest ecosystem on which threatened Spotted Owls rely, but climate...
Critical molecular determinants for activation of calcium flux into cells revealed
Triggered by decreases in ER Ca2+ level, conformational changes of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) luminal domain in STIM1 would switch...
American Muslim women report depression linked to internalized stigma and abuse
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 31, 2017--A new study of Muslim women in the U.S....
Pay $8 for a Buddha-shaped pear foolish or fun? Your age may predict your answer
Credit: Fruit Mould URBANA, Ill. - Square watermelons, star- and heart-shaped cucumbers, and even Buddha-shaped pears can be found in...
Clinical trial investigates Alzheimer’s disease drug in people with Down syndrome
A phase 2 clinical trial in young adults with Down syndrome of a drug being investigated for the treatment of...
New details on nest preferences of declining sparrow
Credit: J. Carpenter Theory says that birds should choose nest sites that minimize their risk of predation, but studies often...
Bed bugs: Proactive pest management critical in multi-unit housing
Annapolis, MD; May 24, 2017--Amid the persistent threat of bed bug infestations in multi-unit housing, the best advice for property...
Web-based search data is a new key to understanding public reaction to major events
INDIANAPOLIS -- Analyzing millions of internet searches tied to major societal events offers a new way to understand public reaction...
Scripps Florida scientist wins $2 million grant to study childhood disorder
Credit: Photo by James McEntee JUPITER, FL - May 31, 2017 - Assistant Professor Seth Tomchik of the Florida campus...
Supportive housing improves health of formerly homeless people with HIV/AIDS
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Ask Elizabeth Bowen about the intersection of homelessness and HIV/AIDS in the United States and she'll respond...
More to the bunch: Study finds large chromosomal swaps key to banana domestication
Bananas are one of the most important staple crops of the tropics, transported with great care over great distances to...
Study makes breakthrough in understanding of proteins and their impact on immune system
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have made a breakthrough in the understanding of how our genetic make-up can impact...
POPULAR NEWS
-
Revolutionary AI Model Enhances Precision in Detecting Food Contamination
-
Imagine a Social Media Feed That Challenges Your Views Instead of Reinforcing Them
-
Promising Outcomes from First Clinical Trials of Gene Regulation in Epilepsy
-
Popular Anti-Aging Compound Linked to Damage in Corpus Callosum, Study Finds