Biology
MRI device could bridge neuro-technologies for medical diagnostics, increase safety
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A technology being developed at Purdue University could provide an affordable, smart, self-learning device that, when...
Obese and overweight less likely to consider next meal when making portion size decisions
University of Bristol researchers have found that people with obesity tend to ignore how long it will be until the...
Evolution of the fungus that is devastating wheat crops
Wheat blast fungus is a pathogen that has been devastating wheat crops in South America since the mid-1980s and recently...
Bornean orangutans’ canopy movements flag conservation targets
Credit: Courtesy of Marc Ancrenaz Washington, DC-- Bornean orangutans living in forests impacted by human commerce seek areas of denser...
One minute of running per day associated with better bone health in women
A single minute of exercise each day is linked to better bone health in women, new research shows. Scientists from...
Novogene will use Pacific Biosciences SMRT technology to build novo-disease SV genomes database
San Diego, July 18, 2017 -- Novogene announced today it plans to use Pacific Biosciences SMRT® technology to build a...
Large-scale study of adaptation in yeast could help explain the evolution of cancer
Credit: Lehigh University Genes provide instructions to cells in the body telling them what to do and not do in...
Estrogen in the brain prevents obesity and glucose intolerance during menopause in lab animal study
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese...
The Global Ant Genomics Alliance announces partnership with Novogene to advance the genomic study of ants around the world
July 18, 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark and Beijing, China - The Global Ant Genomics Alliance (GAGA; http://antgenomics.dk/), an international collaboration of...
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation grants fellowship awards to 18 top scientists
New York, N.Y. (July 18, 2017) - The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting innovative...
Replacing a palatable high-fat diet with low fat food causes withdrawal-like symptoms in mice
Researchers have found that mice fed a palatable high-fat diet experience stress responses that resemble drug withdrawal when their food...
Investments in conservation easements reap benefits for Colorado
Credit: Photo: Michael Menefee Colorado is famous for its iconic landscapes, which have helped shape the state's identity and economy....
Benefits of gastric bypass surgery linked to changes in sweet taste preference
Worldwide, the number of patients struggling with obesity is rapidly increasing in both adults and children. Diet and exercise are...
Promising therapy for fatal genetic diseases in children nears human trials
Credit: UMMS WORCESTER, MA - Researchers at University of Massachusetts Medical School and Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine are...
CU Boulder, Rutgers to study impacts of nuclear war
Credit: University of Colorado Scientists and students led by the University of Colorado Boulder and Rutgers University are calculating the...
New combination of anti-obesity drugs may have beneficial effects
Research conducted in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has revealed that a unique combination of...
Wayne State University receives $1.9 million NIH grant to study bacterial endophthalmitis
Credit: Julie O'Connor, Wayne State University DETROIT - A Wayne State University researcher recently received a $1.9 million grant from...
RIT wins Department of Energy award to improve wiring for advanced electric equipment
Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology are working with corporate and government partners to develop more efficient, durable and cost-effective...
Does exercise facilitate body weight control? The answer may depend on sex.
Healthcare practitioners regularly prescribe diet and exercise as a method for patients to lose weight. But exercise might not be...
New bacterial defense mechanism of the CRISPR-Cas system uncovered
The CRISPR-Cas system is an immune system that is found in many bacteria. It provides protection from viruses and other...
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