Health
NASA keeps a close eye on tiny stowaways
Credit: NASA Wherever you find people, you also find bacteria and other microorganisms. The International Space Station is no exception....
How family and friends influence breast cancer treatment decisions
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) When a woman walks into the oncologist's office, she's usually not alone. In fact,...
JHU alumni-run A-Level Capital to support AI-powered drug discovery at Insilico Medicine
Credit: Insilico Medicine June 28th 2017, Baltimore, MD - Insilico Medicine, Inc, a big data analytics company applying latest advances...
Why using antibiotic eye drops for pinkeye is the wrong way to go
Credit: Michigan Medicine/Manifest ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A new study suggests that most people with acute conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, are...
Decrease in lead exposure in early childhood significantly responsible for drop in crime rate
PRINCETON, N.J. -- Exposure to lead in the preschool years significantly increases the chance that children will be suspended or...
NUS researchers create novel probiotic beer that boosts immunity and improves gut health
Credit: National University of Singapore Beer lovers may soon have a gut-friendly drink to raise a toast to, thanks to...
Research group focuses on economics of transportation needs for rural elderly
COLLEGE STATION - A multidisciplinary team of researchers is examining economic issues associated with providing transportation for the rural elderly...
Socioeconomic status in childhood linked with cardiac structure and function in adulthood
Credit: Young Finns Study The multicentre trial coordinated by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the...
University of Utah Health awarded $4 million for comprehensive look at heart birth defects
The American Heart Association (AHA) awarded investigators at University of Utah Health $3.7 million to conduct collaborative research to prevent...
Researchers document early, permanent human settlement in Andes
Credit: Lauren A. Hayes Using five different scientific approaches, a team including University of Wyoming researchers has given considerable support...
Potentially lethal parasite rat lungworm found throughout Florida
Credit: Photo: Heather Stockdale Walden GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have found rat lungworm, a parasitic nematode that...
McLean researchers awarded allowance for a method to treat PTSD with xenon gas
Belmont, MA - Researchers from McLean Hospital have been issued a patent allowance for their invention involving the use of...
Longer reproductive years linked to lower cardiovascular & cerebrovascular risk in women
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, June 28, 2017--A new study has shown that every 1 year...
Tweaking muscle metabolism prevents obesity and diabetes in mice
Mildly stressing muscle metabolism boosts levels of a beneficial hormone that prevents obesity and diabetes in mice, according to a...
New technology aims to provide peace and positive stimulation to dementia patients
Many people living with dementia reside in long-term care facilities, where the lack of stimulation can result in behaviors such...
Discovering, counting, cataloguing proteins
Credit: Artwork: Christian D. Peikert Mitochondria, best known for their role as powerhouses of eukaryotic cells, fulfill numerous vital functions....
Swimming microbots can remove pathogenic bacteria from water (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society The lack of clean water in many areas around the world is a persistent, major...
At-risk chronic pain patients taper opioids successfully with psychological tools
(Wednesday, June 28, 2017 -- Toronto) - Psychological support and new coping skills are helping patients at high risk of...
E-cigarettes increase risk of cigarette smoking in youth
Electronic (e)-cigarette use has risen rapidly among adolescents and young adults since the product was introduced to the U.S. in...
How are long strands of DNA packed into tiny cells?
Credit: University of Rochester Medical Center Scientists are a step closer to understanding how DNA, the molecules that carry all...
