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Gene discovery nets FAU researchers U.S. patent for molecular approach to treat addiction
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately 40 million people in the United States had a...
First U.S. study of nest temperature impacts on leatherback hatchlings
One of the most unique of all sea turtle species, the leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), is distinguished by its smooth, “leathery”...
Novel formulation boosts antimicrobial properties of the natural hand barrier
Contact infection is among the most common ways pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, spread from one person to another....
Timothy Huang awarded $2.6M to solve Alzheimer’s disease puzzle
With the help of a new grant from the National Institute of Health for more than $2.6 million, Assistant Professor...
New koala relative fills a branch of Australia’s unique marsupial story
Koalas are endangered in much of Australia now but in in the past there were multiple species living across the...
Street medicine filling a major gap by providing behavioral health care for people who are homeless
Mental health and substance use disorders are prevalent among people experiencing homelessness, yet access to care for these health issues...
Capturing carbon in savannas: New research examines role of grasses for controlling climate change
In recent years, the escalating impact of global warming has prompted efforts to reverse troubling trends, often by planting trees...
World can now breathe easier
Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is the world’s leading environmental health risk factor. At only 2.5 micrometers or smaller, these...
After treatment with semaglutide, newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients needed little or no insulin
BUFFALO, N.Y.— Treating newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients with semaglutide (trade names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) may drastically reduce...
Grasping entropy: Teachers and students investigate thermodynamics through a hands-on model
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 – Though a cornerstone of thermodynamics, entropy remains one of the most vexing concepts to teach...
Copy number variation implements pregnancy as an aging model
“Such knowledge on physiological decline throughout pregnancy and the remarkable rejuvenation right after delivery will assist with revolutionizing our approach...
Still work to do on making mental health services accessible for LGBTIQA+ people in distress
Barriers to accessing potentially life-saving support persist, according to new research into suicidality in the LGBTIQA+ community. Credit: Jacq Moon Barriers...
ARS scientists and research partners work on developing field diagnostic kit for Lebbeck mealybug with a safer alternative
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and research partners have found a faster, safer,...
New battery holds promise for green energy
Jimmy Jiang envisions a future where every house is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries.Credit: Andrew Higley/UC Jimmy Jiang...
Medical cannabis use in Australian patients with chronic health issues linked to significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue levels
Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue...
Closing in on the Elusive Neutrino
The humble neutrino, an elusive subatomic particle that passes effortlessly through normal matter, plays an outsized role among the particles...
Autistic and neurodivergent workers report experiencing unique pressures to mask traits, to avoid negative reactions from colleagues and employers
Autistic and neurodivergent workers report experiencing unique pressures to mask traits, to avoid negative reactions from colleagues and employersCredit: This...
Study looking at how intermittent fasting and weight loss affect aging
Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can help people lose weight and may be easier to follow than counting calories...
NIH investigates multidrug-resistant bacterium emerging in community settings
New “hypervirulent” strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae have emerged in healthy people in community settings, prompting a National Institutes...
Devices offers long-distance, low-power underwater communication
MIT researchers have demonstrated the first system for ultra-low-power underwater networking and communication, which can transmit signals across kilometer-scale distances.Credit:...
