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Brainwave activity reveals potential biomarker for autism in children
Credit: Kanazawa University Kanazawa, Japan - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can impair communication ability, socialization,...
SibFU scientists simulated the intracellular environment of a luminescent bacteria cell
Credit: Courtesy of Oleg Sutormin. A team from the Institute of Fundamental Biology and Biotechnology of SFU used glycerol and...
Bioactive novel compounds from endangered tropical plant species
Credit: Kanazawa University Background It is well known that natural products are valuable resources for drug discovery and development. In...
Loss of work productivity in a warming world
Credit: YU Shuang In recent years, surveys based on social-science studies have been well applied to quantify the impact of...
Testing cells for cancer drug resistance
Credit: Michael Schwettmann Biophysicists at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have demonstrated that Raman microscopy can be used to detect the resistance...
Baby’s tears and mom’s libido
Credit: Image by Kazushige Touhara CC-BY-SA. A substance in young mice's tears makes female mice more likely to reject male...
Novel insights into the heart health benefits of cocoa flavanols and procyanidins
Credit: Mars, Incorporated October 26, 2018 - A new study published this week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition...
New data provides guidance for management of moderately dysplastic moles
Diagnosed more frequently in the United States than all other cancers combined, skin cancer will affect one in five Americans...
Gut microbiota products can favor diabetes
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg A study published in the journal Cell shows that the gut microbiota has the ability...
Researchers combine separate technologies to develop new digital stethoscope design
Researchers developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of...
Study explains why tall individuals are more prone to cancer
Credit: I. Pittalwala, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. - For most cancers, risk increases dramatically with age. But what about the...
Cappuccino made with jackfruit seed flour has chocolate aroma
Credit: Fernanda Papa Spada Cappuccino made with jackfruit instead of cocoa powder. According to a new study, roasted jackfruit seeds...
Link between what we see and how we remember ‘breaks’ as we get older
Credit: Provided by Baycrest Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint for many older adults, but what is...
Interleukin IL-22, a new target to inhibit the progression of liver disease
Montreal, October 26, 2018 - Naglaa Shoukry, Ph. D., and her team have made a significant breakthrough in their research...
Easier treatment for blinding eye disease shows promise in clinical trial
CHICAGO - Oct. 26, 2018 - A new study shows that an implantable delivery system for a widely used medication...
Mouse study suggests vaccine strategy for immunocompromised patients
A study led by Som Nanjappa at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine identifies a cellular target that...
High on the highway — stoned-driving on the increase
Getting behind the wheel after cannabis use is on the rise in the US, and THC, not alcohol, is now...
Researchers in Barcelona awarded with one of the most prestigious EU grants to unravel CLL
Credit: idibaps The European Research Council (ERC) today announced the results of the 2018 Synergy Grants call for proposals. The...
When it comes to respiratory effects of wood smoke, sex matters
CHAPEL HILL, NC - Exposure to wood smoke can have different effects on the respiratory immune systems of men and...
New PsychOpen journal: Clinical Psychology in Europe
Credit: CPE CPE is the official academic journal of the European Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment (EACLIPT) with...
