Health
Hypertension found in children exposed to flower pesticides
In Ecuador, roses for Mother's Day sold around the world is major export crop, but pesticides used to grow and...
Scientists discover novel genes responsible for regulating muscle cells
York University research could lead to new muscle cancer therapy TORONTO, May 22, 2019 - York University scientists have uncovered...
Surgery patients are getting older every year
Credit: British Journal of Surgery A new BJS (British Journal of Surgery) analysis reveals that people undergoing surgery in England...
University forms new center to battle Miami’s HIV epidemic
Behavioral scientists establish a new mental health research center at the University of Miami to halt Miami's AIDS epidemicCredit: Photo:...
Lupus characteristics and progression differ among racial/ethnic groups
In the first epidemiologic study comparing lupus among four major racial/ethnic groups, researchers found that, following a lupus diagnosis, Blacks,...
Study identifies dog breeds, physical traits that pose highest risk of biting children
Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center New research at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The...
Life-threatening genetic cholesterol condition could be found through blood donations
Credit: UTSW DALLAS - May 22, 2019 - What if your blood donation held clues to a dangerous genetic cholesterol...
Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention
Credit: David Naylor In typical development, both infants and their parents flexibly use verbal and non-verbal behaviors to establish frequent...
Allen Institute for Cell Science debuts first comprehensive view of human cell division
The data-driven model sheds new light on mitosis, a critical process for human cells and a pivotal driver of cancerCredit:...
Eating healthily at work matters
A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds unhealthy worksite food purchases associated with unhealthy diet outside...
Natural environments favor ‘good’ bacteria
A new study has shown that restoring environments to include a wider range of species can promote 'good' bacteria over...
Canadian researchers on promising path towards developing flu treatment using lipid target
Influenza infections are characterized by massive influx of monocytes/macrophages in the lungs. Although it is required to eliminate the virus,...
Democratic sneaker design and ultrasonic car communications at UID19 — design talks and degree show
Get a sneak peek of the future when design students from all over the world show off their graduation projects...
Ancient toy inspires tool for state-of-the-art science
'3D-Fuge,' part of growing field of frugal science, helps democratize researchCredit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech A 5,000-year-old toy still enjoyed...
The neural mechanisms that inhibit slow muscle activity during fast swimming in fish
Credit: NIBB In vertebrate muscles, there are slow and fast muscle fibers. Fast muscle fibers contract rapidly, but are prone...
Genetic discovery may improve corn quality, yields
Rutgers-led study could benefit millions who rely on corn for nutritionCredit: Hugo Dooner/Waksman Institute of Microbiology Researchers may be able...
Octopus-inspired wearable sensor
Credit: Adapted from ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2019, 11, 16951?16957 Wearable electronics that adhere to skin are an emerging trend...
Pain management protocol sends 92 percent of cancer surgery patients home without opioids
Penn study of robotic urologic surgery patients points to key step in overcoming opioid crisisCredit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA - A...
Proton therapy lowers risk of side-effects compared to conventional radiation
In largest study of its kind, Penn researchers compare overall adverse events of proton and photon therapiesCredit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA...
When wheels and heads are spinning — DFG research project on motion sickness in automated driving
Whether it is working on the computer or playing a card game with the kids - automated driving creates plenty...
