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A potential breakthrough treatment for cystic fibrosis enters clinical trial led by CI Med and U of Iowa researchers
URBANA, Ill. – Clinical testing is underway for a potentially groundbreaking new treatment for cystic fibrosis. Pioneered by scientists at...
Extinct warbler’s genome sequenced from museum specimens
The Bachman’s warbler, a songbird that was last seen in North America nearly 40 years ago, was a distinct species...
NSF CAREER Awardee develops a 1-minute frailty testing platform
A layperson might think of “frail” as simply a synonym for “weak” or “fragile.” But in the medical field, frailty...
Large and in charge
Credit: Baylor University Journal Frontiers in Marine Science DOI 10.3389/fmars.2023.1179236 Method of Research Data/statistical analysis Subject of Research Animals Article...
Mario Romero-Ortega to lead Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arizona
Mario Romero-Ortega was selected through a nationwide search to head the University of Arizona Department of Biomedical Engineering, beginning with the...
All the immunity, none of the symptoms
LA JOLLA (June 23, 2023)—Worldwide, more than a million deaths occur each year due to diarrheal diseases that lead to...
The force of blows to the head, not just how many, raises likelihood of CTE
For years, researchers studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, believed the primary cause of it was repetitive hits to the...
UTIA instrumental in launch of Southern Ag Today
Extension economists from 13 land-grant universities have joined forces to launch Southern Ag Today, a new digital platform featuring daily...
Researchers show how a tumor cell’s location and environment affect its identity
Using 3-D models of ovarian cancer tumors, scientists found differences in gene activity based on where a cell is in...
Making rubbery materials that can take a beating without losing their bounce
DURHAM, N.C. -- When it comes to the environmental impacts of cars, much ink has been spilled on tailpipe emissions....
UVA Health launches effort to improve HIV care across America
A UVA Health doctor is launching an ambitious effort to assess and improve HIV care for people with low incomes...
Study reveals genetic signatures of chickpea’s cultural crossroads
With its nutty flavor and dense nutrient profile, the humble chickpea has captivated palates and nourished civilizations for millennia. From...
Even a modest reduction in kidney function increases health risks in young adults
A study of more than 8 million adults in Ontario, Canada suggests that even a modest loss of kidney function...
COVID-19’s impact on socioeconomic inequality in health behaviors among Japanese adolescents
Key FindingsCredit: KYAN Akira and TAKAKURA Minoru Key Findings This study is the first worldwide to investigate time trend in...
More exposure needed for cosmetic breast enhancement risks
Complications after cosmetic breast augmentation are more common than other cosmetic plastic surgery yet many women who undergo such procedures...
Mystery of how leaf-cutting ants gauge leaf portion size revealed
They might not be able to leap tall buildings with a single bound, but leaf-cutting ants are insect superheroes, capable...
Ramón Barthelemy wins 2023 LGBTQ+ Educator of the Year
Out to Innovate is proud to announce the winners of its 2023 recognition awards for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...
‘We’re all Asgardians’: new clues about the origin of complex life
Thor, the legendary Norse god from the mythological city of Asgard, is not alone. According to groundbreaking research published in...
Rensselaer researcher uses pressure to understand RNA dynamics
Just as space holds infinite mysteries, when we zoom in at the level of biomolecules (one trillion times smaller than...
Are viruses keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon?
More than 30 previously unknown RNA viruses in sea lice have been identified by University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers....
