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A new giant dinosaur gives insight into why many prehistoric meat-eaters had such tiny arms
A team co-led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researcher Peter Makovicky and Argentinean colleagues Juan Canale and Sebastian Apesteguía...
The beginning of life: The early embryo is in the driver’s seat
One often thinks that the early embryo is fragile and needs support. However, at the earliest stages of development, it...
USC Stem Cell scientists use mini-kidney models to identify potential drugs for polycystic kidney disease
In a new study in Cell Stem Cell, scientists from the USC laboratory of Andy McMahon generated simple kidney-like structures called...
New giant carnivorous dinosaur discovered with tiny arms like T. Rex
Tyrannosaurs (like the famous T. rex) is not the only group of giant carnivorous dinosaur with tiny arms. Researchers discovered...
Experts predict top emerging impacts on ocean biodiversity over next decade
Lithium extraction from the deep sea, overfishing of deeper-water species, and the unexpected ocean impacts of wildfires on land are...
Collaboration advances DNA-delivered antibodies to prevent COVID-19
PHILADELPHIA — (July 7, 2022) — Under a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Joint Program Executive Office for...
Study finds people who practice intermittent fasting experience less severe complications from COVID-19
Intermittent fasting has previously shown to have a of host of health benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes and...
New styrene production method improves stability, dehydrogenation activity
Styrene, the chemical used to make polymers and resins used in plastic, disposable containers, latex, synthetic rubber, insulation and more,...
Less sex during menopause transition not linked to sexual pain
Having sex less often during the transition to menopause is not associated with an increased risk of developing pain with...
Climate factors predict future mosquito activity
Increases in three climate factors—temperature, rainfall, and ocean warming —predicted mosquito population growth in Sri Lanka for the next one...
World-first studies point way to preventing rheumatic fever
Research led by the University of Otago in New Zealand has uncovered the strongest evidence yet that household overcrowding is...
Ronald Koder-led CCNY team creates first ever VX neurotoxin detector
City College of New York associate professor of physics Ronald Koder and his team at the Koder Lab are advancing the field...
Messenger RNA technology shows promise for developing infectious disease therapeutics
Army scientists and industry partners were among the first to demonstrate that messenger RNA (mRNA)—the technology recently used in COVID-19...
Pathway deep in the brain makes it resilient after injury
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—For days, and even years, after someone suffers a stroke or traumatic brain injury, they have an increased...
New study sheds light on why opioids can cause gastrointestinal problems
Philadelphia, July 6, 2022 – Opioids are the gold standard for treatment of chronic and acute pain; however, their use...
UTA selects Kate C. Miller as new VP for research and innovation
Kate C. Miller will serve as the next vice president for research and innovation at The University of Texas at...
NIH researchers decode retinal circuits for circadian rhythm, pupillary light response
The eye’s light-sensing retina taps different circuits depending on whether it is generating image-forming vision or carrying out a non-vision...
New sickle cell disease gene therapies depend on getting the right mouse
Sickle cell disease is an extremely debilitating condition that affects up to 40% of the population in African countries, with...
Upside-down design expands wide-spectrum super-camera abilities
DURHAM, N.C. – By turning a traditional lab-based fabrication process upside down, researchers at Duke University have greatly expanded the...
After facial feminization surgery, transgender people report better psychosocial health
A UCLA study offers the first evidence that transgender patients who receive gender-affirming facial feminization surgery reported better mental health...
