Health
UCI study reveals critical role of brain circuits in improving learning and memory
Credit: UCI School of Medicine Irvine, Calif. - September 23, 2019 - A University of California, Irvine-led team of scientists...
Better samples, better science: new study explores integrity of research specimens
Credit: The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State university Effective diagnosis and treatment of disease draws on painstaking research, which often...
Baby brain scans made available online to advance research
Scan of a newborn baby's brain with visualisations of information derived from diffusion-weighted data acquired as part of the Developing...
Light-activated metal catalyst destroys cancer cells’ vital energy source
A space-age metal that formed part of the asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs could provide a new method of treating...
Cancer protocols: A new approach to predicting treatment outcomes
Weizmann Institute of Science research shows heterogeneity in melanoma tumors prevents effective immune responsesCredit: Weizmann Institute of Science Diversity -...
UTA, University of Maryland team up to better understand sleep apnea treatment in children
A fresh look at pediatric sleep studiesCredit: UT Arlington Every year, more than 500,000 children have their tonsils and adenoids...
QUT researchers use AI to bring sharper focus to eye testing
Credit: QUT Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers have applied artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning techniques to develop a more...
Wearable technology for seniors can call the ambulance
The system created by Lithuanian scientists consists of several sensors and a controller -- a portable device on a neck...
Study confirms Monterey Bay Aquarium surrogate-reared sea otters helped restore threatened population
Scientists estimate surrogate-raised otters and their wild offspring account for more than half of the sea otter population growth over...
Lab develops novel approach to study sound recognition in acoustically orienting animals
The St. Olaf College team's findings on song recognition in the fly Ormia ochracea are part of special on 'How...
Diagnostic radiologists with lifetime ABR certificates less likely to participate in MOC
American Journal of Roentgenology research determines lifetime-certified diagnostic radiologists whose Maintenance of Certification was not mandated by the American Board...
World’s first gene therapy for glycogen storage disease produces remarkable results
Consuming cornstarch every few hours has been the only available option for survivalCredit: Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health At the Association for...
Malawi study confirms lasting impact of life-saving technology
National CPAP program improves survival of newborns with respiratory illnessCredit: Brandon Martin/Rice University HOUSTON -- (Sept. 20, 2019) -- Malawi's...
Long-acting injectable multi-drug implant shows promise for HIV prevention and treatment
A new study published today in Nature Communications shows a promising alternative for those who have to take a daily...
Why is the brain disturbed by harsh sounds?
UNIGE researchers have demonstrated how the harsh sounds used in alarm systems hold the brain's attention by stimulating its aversion...
$2.8M in NIH grants to pinpoint male fertility genes
Credit: Photo by Derrick Turner EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Pinpointing the genes responsible for male fertility is the focus of...
Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computer
Credit: Courtesy Woon-Hong Yeo Combining new classes of nanomembrane electrodes with flexible electronics and a deep learning algorithm could help...
Scientists identify a possible new treatment for diabetic retinopathy
Findings reported in The American Journal of Pathology suggest that an enzymatic precursor may be toxic to retinal cells in...
Researchers relate neuropsychological tests with real-life activity in multiple sclerosis
Neuropsychological assessment among the tools useful for measuring the impact of multiple sclerosis on everyday activities, according to researchers at...
How to successfully recruit minority adolescents for STI/HIV prevention research
Credit: Penn Nursing PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2019) - Disparities in rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV between Black/African...
