Biology
A ‘virtual heart’ to simulate arrhythmia
Credit: MIPT Press Office A group of researchers from MIPT and Ghent University (Belgium) has developed the first realistic model...
This one goes up to 11: Researchers crack code for genetic ‘control dials’
When a gene is switched on, various stretches of DNA nearby act as 'control dials', influencing the level of activity...
Three-quarters of Americans see head injuries in football as major problem
LOWELL, Mass. - Three-quarters of fans say head injuries in football are a major problem and another six in 10...
‘Bee’ informed: Public interest exceeds understanding in bee conservation
Credit: Joseph Wilson, Utah State University Many people have heard bee populations are declining due to such threats as colony...
Side effects of antidepressants used for chronic pain relief
Chronic pain negatively impacts a person's quality of life. Often, over the counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen or aspirin,...
NJIT graduate student wins kudos for her research on a potent counterterrorism tool
In some scientific circles, the metal boron is viewed as an underachiever. Best known for its role in the household...
Split-brain fruit fly research gives new insight into autism
Credit: Photo by Mike Wolterbeek, University of Nevada, Reno. A better understanding of the cause of autism may come from...
Zika virus kills brain cancer stem cells
Credit: Zhe Zhu While Zika virus causes devastating damage to the brains of developing fetuses, it one day may be...
Scientists find new evidence about how to prevent worsening pneumonia
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Sept. 5, 2017) - Sodium channels in the cells that line...
Physical activity can lead to difference in diet preferences between males, females
Recent studies have shown that approximately 90 percent of adult Americans fail to reach the U.S. Department of Health guidelines...
Professor Julien van Grevenynghe receives award from the Banting Research Foundation
Assistant Professor Julien van Grevenynghe from INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier Research Centre has received a 2017 Discovery Award from the Banting Research...
Sustainability, nutrient management, soil health focus of symposium
Soil health is a key to growing food in a sustainable manner. The 4R nutrient stewardship program is part of...
Rare footage of a new clearwing moth species from Malaysia reveals its behavior
Credit: Marta Skowron Volponi & Paolo Volponi Unique footage of a new species of clearwing moth has been recorded in...
Engineers develop tools to share power from renewable energy sources during outages
Credit: University of California San Diego If you think you can use the solar panels on your roof to power...
NYU Bluestone Center discovers that skin color affects skin sensitivity to heat, mechanical stimuli
Researchers at the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research at the New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) have identified...
Man-made reefs: A compelling diving alternative — Ben-Gurion U. study
Credit: AABGU BEER-SHEVA, Israel...September 5, 2017 - Artificial, man-made reefs can be more attractive to divers than nearby natural coral...
Study suggests simple way to predict preterm births
Up to 18 percent of babies born worldwide arrive before they are full-term, defined as 37 weeks of gestation. About...
Researchers develop Lassa fever treatment effective eight days after infection
GALVESTON, Texas - A collaborative team of scientists, led by a group at The University of Texas Medical Branch at...
Reproducing the computational environments of experiments
Credit: Image: MDC Experiments increasingly rely on high-performance computing software. Differences in software environments can cause problems when those experiments...
Could switchgrass help China’s air quality?
Credit: Amber Ruedi URBANA, Ill. - Researchers from the United States and China have proposed an idea that could improve...