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Finding alternatives to diamonds for drilling
Using computational methods, scientists have plotted a highly accurate map to guide the synthesis of new, cheaper materials tough enough...
A new concept for self-assembling micromachines
Polarisable microrobots components can be designed to find each other in an electric fieldCredit: MPI for Intelligent Systems / Nature...
New discovery points toward possible treatment for diabetic non-healing wounds
A new mouse and human tissues study identifies an enzyme critical for normal wound healing For the average person, getting...
Study shows new moms may be vulnerable to ‘sharenting’
Whether they need to commiserate about the trials of parenthood, get advice, or simply brag about their youngsters' achievements, today's...
Many Dallas-Fort Worth area faults have the potential to host earthquakes, new study finds
Credit: The University of Texas at Austin/Bureau of Economic Geology A study led by The University of Texas at Austin...
ASBMB honors 12 scientists for scientific and community contributions
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology today announced the winners of its annual awards. The...
NASA finds depression strengthen into Tropical Storm Dalila
Credit: NASA/NRL Satellite imagery on July 22 showed that wind shear was preventing the Eastern Pacific Ocean's Tropical Depression 5...
Gray Foundation grant expands studies of BRCA in breast, ovarian cancer
UT Health San Antonio leads consortium examining loss of DNA repairCredit: UT Health San Antonio Women who inherit harmful mutations...
Alzheimer’s Association awards Longeveron $3 million grant for innovative clinical trial
Multinational retailer gives additional support to Alzheimer's care, support and researchCredit: Alzheimer's Association CHICAGO, July 23, 2019 - The Alzheimer's...
Semi-automated contracting system to accelerate partnering in AI-powered drug discovery
Partnership model between artificial intelligence (AI) development companies and 'Big Pharma' provides legal template for accelerated drug discovery process worldwideCredit:...
Daily e-cigarette use may help smokers quit regular cigarettes
BOSTON-- A new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital's (MGH) Tobacco Research and Treatment Center provides critical population-level evidence demonstrating...
Study quantifies smoking’s strong link to peripheral artery disease
Elevated risk of this common arterial disease lasts 30 years after quitting smoking A new study led by researchers at...
NASA analyzes new Atlantic depression’s tropical rainfall
Credit: Credit: NASA/JAXA/NRL Tropical Depression 3 has formed about off the eastern coast of central Florida. NASA analyzed the rainfall...
Scientists identify new genetic interactions that may impact cancer outcomes
Researchers at the University of Maryland and National Cancer Institute identified 12 distinct relationships between gene pairs in tumor cells...
USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women
Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnant women...
‘Kneeding’ a break: First evidence ACL injuries an overuse failure
Repetitive knee stress and lack of rest are major causes of ACL failure according to new research. The peak age...
Cancer lab on chip to enable widespread screening, personalized treatment
Tiny devices based on microfluidics could use bodily fluids to analyze and help treat tumorsCredit: Florina Silvia Iliescu WASHINGTON, D.C.,...
Mount Sinai researchers develop novel vaccine that induces antibodies that contribute to protection
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel vaccine consisting of DNA and recombinant...
UTA associate professorÂ’s mission: Prepare nurses to care for older adults
Credit: The University of Texas at Arlington Kathryn Daniel believes nurses, who make up the largest segment of medical workers...
For anemonefish, male-to-female sex change happens first in the brain
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The anemonefish is a gender-bending marvel. It starts out as a...
