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Art Institute of Chicago unveils key findings in African art thanks to medical technology
Credit: Ada Turnbull Hertle Endowment CHICAGO--On February 16, the Art Institute of Chicago announced the results of significant new research...
PET/CT imaging agent shows promise for better diagnosis of acute venous thromboembolism
Credit: Kim C, Lee JS, Han Y, et al. A first-in-human study featured in the February issue of The Journal...
Drinking contexts associated with early onset of alcohol intoxication among adolescents
Early onset drinking, drinking and intoxication at an early age among adolescents, has been identified as a primary risk for...
Large-scale window material developed for PM2.5 capture and light tuning
Credit: YU Shuhong Tuning the light intensity and reducing the concentration of atmospheric particulate matter (PM) in commercial buildings are...
UTA engineer earns NSF CAREER grant to develop bioinspired, shape-morphing 3D materials
High honorCredit: UT Arlington A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is developing new technology to program 2D materials so...
Professional societies unveil consortium on sexual harassment in STEMM
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and 52 other leading academic and professional societies announced the creation the Societies...
Novel app uses AI to guide, support cancer patients
Credit: Christopher Moore, Georgia Tech Artificial Intelligence is helping to guide and support some 50 breast cancer patients in rural...
Study shows hope for fighting disease known as Ebola of frogs
Credit: William Hawthorne Despite widespread infection, some frog populations are surviving a deadly disease that is the equivalent of mankind's...
UTMB develops drug to rejuvenate muscle cells
Elderly to feel fitter, faster and strongerCredit: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston GALVESTON, Texas - Researchers from...
Researchers find genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use
FDA- and NIH-funded study finds unexpected sensory variant exclusive to African-Americans A genetic variant found only in people of African...
Biologists identify honeybee 'clean' genes known for improving survival
York University research may help save rapidly declining bees TORONTO, February 15, 2019 - The key to breeding disease-resistant honeybees...
Brain-computer interface, promise of restoring communication discussed at AAAS presentation
Brain-computer interfaces promise to restore communication for individuals with severe speech and physical impairments. Current brain computer interfaces share many...
A new study looks at ways to cut roadkill numbers for small and medium-sized mammals
Traffic on the expanded Highway 175 from Quebec City to the Saguenay has been a cause of death for thousands...
Elk avoid beetle-killed forest areas
Credit: Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Loss of the heat-shielding forest canopy and the obstacle of fallen trees...
Study suggests Chilean food regulations are changing food perceptions, norms, behaviors
Food regulations targeted at reducing obesity make a positive impact on those most likely to purchase the family's food -...
Patented drug therapy for lung condition has been exclusively optioned to Theratome Bio
Proteins from adult stem cells might reduce inflammation caused by Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeCredit: Theratome Bio INDIANAPOLIS -- A patented...
E-cig users develop some of the same cancer-related molecular changes as cigarette smokers
USC study in vapers, smokers suggests the devices aren't as benign as many believeCredit: pixabay If you think vaping is...
Winning Science's annual 'Dance Your Ph.D.' contest, physicist depicts electrons swinging on superconducting wires
Dance video shows 'unsociable' particles becoming 'joyful' pairs Scientific research can be a lonely pursuit. And for Pramodh Senarath Yapa,...
Brain discovery explains a great mystery of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Credit: Dan Addison | University Communications One of the great mysteries of neuroscience may finally have an answer: Scientists at...
Why some brain tumors respond to immunotherapy
Study could help identify patients with glioblastoma who are most likely to respond to immunotherapy. NEW YORK, NY (February 15,...
