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Newly identified drug targets could open door for esophageal cancer therapeutics
Researchers block two cancer cell signaling pathways and slow tumor growthCredit: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine Blocking two molecular...
Facial recognition software to identify Civil War soldiers
Credit: Ken Turner Collection Kurt Luther, Virginia Tech assistant professor of computer science, has developed a free software platform that...
Chelated calcium benefits poinsettias
Application of chelated calcium to stock plants improves resistance to physical damage for poinsettia cuttingsCredit: James Faust CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA--Chelated...
Don’t panic: Lessons learned from Hawaii false alarm
'Ballistic missile threat inbound' text message made people verify and check what others were doing When Hawaiian Island residents received...
Montana State team discovers ‘incredibly’ diverse microbial community high in Yellowstone
Credit: MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez More than 10 miles into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, on the edge...
Return of the wolves: How deer escape tactics help save their lives
Credit: University of Washington As gray wolves continue to make a strong comeback in Washington state, their presence can't help...
Jumping spider mimics two kinds of ants as it grows
University of Cincinnati biologists found that adult spiders that pretend to be ants retain their spiderly figures to attract matesCredit:...
Light wakes up freshwater bacteria
Researchers find pond bacteria grows faster during the day, suggest a genetic explanationCredit: Photo by Evan Krape Some of the...
Sandia spiking tool improves artificially intelligent devices
Technique to benefit smart phones, self-driving cars, automated image interpretationCredit: Randy Montoya, Sandia National Laboratories ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Whetstone, a...
Federal same-sex marriage ruling improved life satisfaction for individuals, study shows
URBANA, Ill. - Until the U.S. Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015 provided federal recognition of same-sex marriage...
Typhoid vaccine may protect against other infections
Credit: Professor Melita Gordon New research by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine shows that vaccination...
Opioid use in the family may influence adolescents’ opioid risk after surgery
Study: Long-term opioid use by one or more family members was associated to persistent opioid use by adolescents prescribed opioids...
Complex medication regimens create challenges for home health care
NYU study identifies gaps, opportunities for medication management coordination between providers Medically high-risk patients and communication breakdowns between providers contribute...
NASA catches Tropical Cyclone Pola near Fiji
Credit: NASA JPL/Heidar Thrastarson Tropical Cyclone Pola was passing near the Southern Pacific country of Fiji when NASA's Aqua satellite...
Infant sleep duration associated with mother’s level of education and prenatal depression
Findings show greater support for mothers who experience prenatal depression or cesarean delivery may be warranted A new study analyzing...
Thirty years of fast food: Greater variety, but more salt, larger portions, and added calories
Changes in food variety, portion size, dietary energy, and selected micronutrients are potentially fueling the obesity epidemic, according to a...
Study reveals the structure of the 2nd human cannabinoid receptor
Credit: @tsarcyanide/MIPT Press Office A Chinese research team joined forces with Russian and U.S. biologists to obtain the crystal structure...
2019 American Ornithological Society award winners announced
Every year, the American Ornithological Society presents a range of awards honoring members for their stellar contributions to science and...
Capturing carbon from the air
Climate scientists predict disastrous consequences if greenhouse gases continue to accumulate at ever-increasing rates. Experts agree that any solution will...
Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange continue to pollute Vietnam environment, study says
Credit: Photo by US Army Flight Operations Specialist 4 John Crivello in 1969 URBANA, Ill. - During the Vietnam War,...
