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Major chords and melodies may not universally be perceived as happier than minor music, according to study of remote Papua New Guinea communities
Major chords and melodies may not universally be perceived as happier than minor music, according to study of remote Papua...
NUS research brings new light to unsolved genetic diseases in children
The development of an embryo is a well-orchestrated string of processes, ensuring correct formation and positioning of vital organs of...
University of Kentucky researchers develop online portal to show how biases in RNA sequences affect gene expression
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 29, 2022) — A recent publication from researchers at the University of Kentucky explains the importance of identifying...
Study reveals the job problems contributing to physician suicide
Physician burnout and suicide are a growing public health concern, with 1 in 15 physicians experiencing suicidal ideation. Studies consistently...
“Quake brain” effects suffered by resilient Cantabrians fade over time – study
New University of Otago research suggests the brain function of otherwise-healthy individuals exposed to event trauma has the ability to...
Dr. Stephen Kingsmore receives prestigious Precision Medicine World Conference 2022 Luminary Award
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 29, 2022 – Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine® (RCIGM) today announced that Stephen Kingsmore,...
New single-mode semiconductor laser delivers power with scalability
Berkeley engineers have created a new type of semiconductor laser that accomplishes an elusive goal in the field of optics:...
Ice Age wolf DNA reveals dogs trace ancestry to two separate wolf populations
An international group of geneticists and archaeologists, led by the Francis Crick Institute, have found that the ancestry of dogs...
Falling stardust, wobbly jets explain blinking gamma ray bursts
A Northwestern University-led team of astrophysicists has developed the first-ever full 3D simulation of an entire evolution of a jet...
How flies lay off the extra salty snacks
Fruit flies are known for their sweet tooth, but new research also indicates they may offer hints to how animals...
Study finds better and safer treatment option than saline solution as IV fluid for emergency department and hospital patients
A new study by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare finds there may be a better and safer treatment option for emergency...
A mirror tracks a tiny particle
Levitated nanoparticles are promising tools for sensing ultra-weak forces of biological, chemical or mechanical origin and even for testing the...
Measuring levels of proteins in eye fluid may accurately predict need for lifelong macular degeneration therapy
In a study of eye fluid from 38 patients, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have found that levels of...
Off-shelf glucose monitors prove accurate for dialysis patients
In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, new UVA Health research reveals that a factory-calibrated...
Targeting a human protein to squash SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses
More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are realizing that the “new normal” will probably involve learning to...
Shedding light on reptilian health: Researchers investigate origins of snake fungal disease in U.S.
Although only recently recognized as an issue in wildlife ecology, snake fungal disease (SFD) is of emerging concern in the...
Dissolving the problem: Organic vapor induces dissolution of molecular salts
Tokyo, Japan – It has long been known that when salt is kept in a humid environment, it absorbs water,...
New kangaroo described – from PNG
Australian palaeontologists from Flinders University have described a new genus of giant fossil kangaroo from the mountains of central Papua...
Atrial fibrillation after surgery is linked to an increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure
People who develop an abnormal heart rhythm after surgery have an increased risk of subsequently being admitted to hospital with...
Dr. Maria Kontaridis of MMRI elected a fellow of the Nonprofit International Society for Heart Research
UTICA, NY — To be recognized by one’s peers is especially important in the world of medical research, and one...
