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Study finds nearly half of shared e-scooters being ridden illegally
Credit: QUT A QUT observational study of electric scooter riding in central Brisbane has found nearly half of shared e-scooters...
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers identify health conditions likely to be misdiagnosed
For a patient, a diagnostic error can mean the difference between life and death. While estimates vary, likely more than...
Finding of STEMIN (STEM CELL INDUCING FACTOR) for feasible reprogramming in plants
Credit: NIBB Stem cells self-renew and give rise to cells that are differentiated during development. These differentiated cells can change...
Alternating currents cause Jupiter’s aurora
An international team of researchers has succeeded in measuring the current system responsible for Jupiter's aurora. Using data transmitted to...
Study explores how social movements can use virtual worlds
Online virtual worlds can help social movements raise awareness and create safe spaces for their members, according to a new...
New data on ctDNA as a biomarker for detecting cancer progression presented at ASCO
HERCULES, Calif. - July 11, 2019 - Scientists presented more than 30 abstracts featuring Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) technology...
Scientific statement on predicting survival for cardiac arrest survivors
To better facilitate research on appropriately determining prognosis after cardiac arrest and to establish better treatments for recovering from brain...
EPFL scientists map high-risk areas for hepatitis E
Credit: © LCE/LASIG EPFL 2019 EPFL scientists have created the first world map of regions with the highest prevalence of...
Ancient epigenetic changes silence cancer-linked genes
Credit: Michael Geng An epigenetic change, a form of DNA control, that deactivates some genes linked to cancer late in...
Training trials
Capping medical residency hours does not hamper new doctors' quality of training When new rules capped training hours for medical...
Study finds no correlation between brain function & head impacts after 2 seasons of tackle football
In a prospective study of children playing tackle football, researchers find minimal changes in neurocognitive outcomes -- and any changes...
Study: Global farming trends threaten food security
Credit: Martin Husemann Citrus fruits, coffee and avocados: The food on our tables has become more diverse in recent decades....
Bath honours world-leading astronomer
University of Bath awards Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell an Honorary Degree as part of its summer graduation celebrations The...
Lack of crop diversity and increasing dependence on pollinators may threaten food security
New research suggests that global trends in farming practices are undermining the pollinators crops depend on and putting agricultural productivity...
Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
New study looks at timing and number of mentally stimulating activities MINNEAPOLIS - A new study has found that mentally...
Understanding how the mTOR complex comes together
Learning more about a specific protein complex and how it works is a stepping stone for others who might look...
Scripps Research-led consortium awarded $129 million from NIH for new HIV vaccine approach
The seven-year grant will support refinement and manufacturing of novel vaccine candidates so that they can move into early-stage human...
Will your future computer be made using bacteria?
Credit: Delft University of Technology photo / Benjamin Lehner In order to create new and more efficient computers, medical devices,...
Ped EM docs at risk for developing compassion fatigue, burnout, low compassion satisfaction
Credit: KIRSTY CHALLEN, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS, UNITED KINGDOM DES PLAINES, IL -- Pediatric emergency medicine (PEM)...
BASF is collaborating with Riffyn on white biotechnology R&D
Next-generation global data platform to advance development of bio-based solutions and fermentation processesCredit: BASF SE RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, July...
