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Waste materials to be tested as viable options for insulating buildings
The University of Bath is testing a number of waste materials to assess their thermal performance as potential materials for...
Probing water’s skin
Credit: KAUST 2019 From the wind-whipped surface of the open ocean, to trillions of tiny water drops in clouds, the...
Two for the price of one: Mechanistic insights lead to drug repositioning
Researchers at University of Tsukuba clarify the molecular mechanisms involved in the early stage of lung cancer, and identify two...
Design treatment of advanced metals producing better sculpting
New process targets improvements for defense, vehicles and health productsCredit: Srinivasan Chandrasekar/Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Most people may...
Elucidating cellular responses to force
Mechanical force induces phosphorylation-mediated signaling that underlies tissue response and robustness in Xenopus embryosCredit: NIBB Accumulated evidence suggests that physical...
Largest-ever study identifies gene regions associated with sleep duration
A study led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Exeter Medical School has identified 76...
Researchers look to nature to unearth the secrets of cyclic imine cleavage
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba use soil bacteria as a starting point to show that copper amine oxidase can...
New target for chronic pain relief confirmed by scientists
Scientists observe drug target that can reduce pain when activatedCredit: Professor Morioka, Hiroshima University A research group at Hiroshima University...
Tiny DNA reader to advance development of anticancer drugs
Researchers from Osaka University use tiny probes and an electrical current to locate anticancer drug molecules incorporated into single strands...
Antibiotics and PPIs linked to increased risk of infectious diarrhea in children
Judicious use of proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics may help reduce C. difficile infections NEW YORK (March 7, 2019) --...
Shifting away from coal is key to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, PSU study finds
The United States could fulfill its greenhouse gas emission pledge under the Paris Climate Agreement by virtually eliminating coal as...
Zero-emission diesel combustion using a non-equilibrium-plasma-assisted MnO2 filter
Credit: Kanazawa University Diesel engines are widely used in agricultural machinery, vehicles, and ships because of their high thermal efficiency....
BU researchers develop ‘acoustic metamaterial’ that cancels sound
Boston University mechanical engineers create synthetic, sound-silencing structure that blocks 94 percent of soundsCredit: Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston...
Child's elevated mental ill-health risk if mother treated for infection during pregnancy
Credit: Photo: Pontus Sundén Risks for autism and depression are higher if one's mother was in hospital with an infection...
Hurricane Maria had a significant impact on HIV care outcomes
Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico had a significant impact on HIV outcomes among people living with HIV and...
Researchers aiming to cure spina bifida get a step closer to their goal
Study reveals factors in stem cell secretions that protect neurons and reduce spinal cord injuryCredit: UC Regents / UC Davis...
Scientists teach machines to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions
Credit: Florida Atlantic University The prevalence of concussions in sports is well known. So, too, is the challenge clinicians and...
SGLT-2 inhibitors work by inducing a fasting state that triggers metabolic benefits
Benefit occurs without requiring patients to sharply cut back on food intakeCredit: John Soares SGLT-2 inhibitors are a relatively new...
Proof of pimple: Mouse model validates how ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria affect acne
The novel model mimics human acne and introduces new possibilities for targeted treatments and vaccinesCredit: UC San Diego Health Researchers...
Forgotten fathers: New dads also at risk for postpartum depression
UNLV study provides an in-depth look at new fathers' experiences with PPD It's increasingly common to hear about new moms...
