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Early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis – on your smartphone
A team of researchers at the University of Houston is reporting the success of their new method for the early...
Uncovering the secrets of electron-eating microorganisms
A large number of microorganisms have the inherent ability to convert electricity and CO2 to high-value chemical products via electrosynthesis....
Anna Lee appointed AIP Foundation Executive Director
WASHINGTON, February 1, 2023 -- AIP is pleased to announce Anna Lee as the new executive director of AIP Foundation....
UBC Okanagan engineers examine drinking water management strategies
While residents in California are still dealing with damage from last month's floods—after years of devastating droughts—UBC Okanagan engineers are...
Urinary tract infections impair the sex life, sleep and exercise of over half of women who experience them, and are associated with reduced quality of life, in U.S. survey
Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0277728Credit: GSK, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0277728 Article Title: Activity impairment, health-related quality of life, productivity, and...
Molecular machines could treat fungal infections
HOUSTON – (Feb.1, 2023) – That stubborn athlete’s foot infection an estimated 70% of people get at some point in...
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with a reduced risk of suicide attempts in a large cohort of U.S. veterans, especially in Black veterans and those with pre-existing low vitamin D
Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0279166Credit: Michele Blackwell, Unsplash, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0279166 Article Title: The association between vitamin D serum levels,...
First solid scientific evidence that Vikings brought animals to Britain
Archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to...
Study finds new association between social isolation and dementia risk factors
Social lifestyle determinants, including social isolation, are associated with neurodegeneration risk factors, according to a new study published this week...
Princeton researchers reveal microscopic quantum correlations of ultracold molecules
Physicists are increasingly using ultracold molecules to study quantum states of matter. Many researchers contend that molecules have advantages over...
‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons
Neutrinos are one of the most abundant particles in our universe, but they are notoriously difficult to detect and study:...
New research computes first step toward predicting lifespan of electric space propulsion systems
Electric space propulsion systems use energized atoms to generate thrust. The high-speed beams of ions bump against the graphite surfaces...
Researcher takes another step toward discovering how a brain molecule could halt MS
A University of Alberta researcher is one step closer to demonstrating the potential of a brain molecule called fractalkine to...
Medicaid expansion in southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment
Key takeawaysCredit: American College of Surgeons. Key takeaways Filling a research gap: Researchers sought to understand the impact of Medicaid...
Protected areas fail to safeguard more than 75% of global insect species
Insects play crucial roles in almost every ecosystem—they pollinate more than 80% of plants and are a major source of...
Serious eating disorder ARFID is highly heritable, according to new twin study
ARFID is strongly influenced by genetic factors, according to a twin study examining this relatively new type of eating disorder....
Powering neutron science
Osaka, Japan – Scientists from the Institute of Laser Engineering at Osaka University determined the mechanism and functional form for...
Kobe University and AGC successfully convert dry cleaning solvent into useful chemical compounds
A collaboration between Associate Professor TSUDA Akihiko’s research group at Kobe University’s Graduate School of Science and AGC Incorporated has...
University of Manitoba neurologist wins Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research
- Ruth Ann Marrie, MD, PhD, a neurologist and researcher at the University of Manitoba, is winner of this year’s...
Plasma-Structural Coloring: A new colorful approach to an inkless future
New developments for achieving structural coloring through plasma irradiation of graphite can reduce the reliance upon harmful color dyes. Colors...
