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World’s X-ray facilities team up to battle COVID-19
Credit: Image by Argonne National Laboratory. Leaders from the world's best X-ray facilities, including Argonne's Advanced Photon Source, have developed...
Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut
A microbiome 'fingerprint' method allows tracking of mothers' microbial strains inherited by infantsCredit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Microbial communities in...
OU Reproductive Medicine physician receives grant to further study frozen embryo transfers
Credit: OU Medicine OKLAHOMA CITY - For couples who are unable to conceive a child on their own, in vitro...
To err is human, to learn, divine
Researchers develop a new model for how the brain processes complex information: by striking a balance between accuracy and simplicity...
Forecasting urbanization
Data science drives new maps to predict the growth of cities over next centuryCredit: Photo by Jeffrey C. Chase University...
To climb like a gecko, robots need toes
Robot designers take heed: adjustable hairy toes help geckos run sideways along wallsCredit: Yi Song Robots with toes? Experiments suggest...
NIH clinical trial tests Remdesivir plus anti-inflammatory drug Baricitinib for COVID-19
Credit: NIAID A randomized, controlled clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of a treatment regimen of the investigational antiviral...
Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fat
Approach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesityCredit: Mike Worful Exercise and physical therapy often are recommended to...
Plasma medicine research highlights antibacterial effects and potential uses
Credit: Sean Knecht, Penn State As interest in the application of plasma medicine -- the use of low-temperature plasma (LTP)...
Flies sleep when need arises to adapt to new situations
Study in fruit flies may shed light on sleep as an evolutionary toolCredit: Krishna Melnattur Flies that cannot take to...
IST Austria scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype
New detection technique based on quantum technology developed at IST Austria -- Study published in Science AdvancesCredit: © IST Austria/Philip...
Immune system discovery paves way to lengthen organ transplant survival
Credit: Fadi Lakkis, University of Pittsburgh, data adapted from United States Renal Data System PITTSBURGH, May 8, 2020 - Chronic...
AGS honors society’s first pharmacist president with prestigious Nascher/Manning award
Credit: (C) 2020 The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) will this year honor past AGS President Todd Semla, PharmD, MS, AGSF,...
Dr. Ellen Flaherty, prestigious Henderson lecturer, sets sight on key priority for us all
Credit: (C) 2020, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced that Ellen Flaherty, PhD, APRN, AGSF, an...
UCSF expert to offer ‘confessions of unfocused researcher’ on road to better care
Credit: (C) 2020, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and AGS Health in Aging Foundation today announced that...
nTIDE April 2020 jobs report: COVID recession hits workers with disabilities harder
Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report -- featuring the Disability Rights Louisiana's FAIR (Financial Access Inclusion and...
LECOM’s Dr. James Lin named AGS Geriatrics Clinician of the Year
Credit: (C) 2020 The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today named James Lin, DO, MS, MHSA, president of the Lake Erie...
Geriatrics experts award high honor to visionary organization: West health
Credit: (C) 2020, American Geriatrics Society For only the second time in its near 80-year history, the American Geriatrics Society...
Transporting energy through a single molecular nanowire
Why single wires are superior to bundlesCredit: Sylvia Germes Photosynthetic systems in nature transport energy very efficiently towards a reaction...
AGS honors Dr. John B. Murphy for pioneering work to build a better health workforce
Credit: (C) 2020 The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced that John B. Murphy, MD, a clinician, educator, and administrator...
