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Genetic blueprint for extraordinary wood-munching fungus
A relatively unknown fungus, accidentally found growing on an Acacia tree in the Northern Cape, has emerged as a voracious...
Vigorous exercise, fasting, hormones improve elimination of toxic, misfolded, unnecessary proteins in mouse and human cells
The body's ability to adapt to changing conditions and shifting physiologic demands is essential to survival. To do so, each...
Advances in naturopathy research reported in new special issue of JACM
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, February 20, 2019--Naturopathy, or "naturopathic medicine" as the profession is branded...
Scientists identify genetic mechanism involved in how females inherit traits
Research could help reduce females' susceptibility to several diseases, such as Fragile X and Rett syndromesCredit: Zheng lab, UC Riverside....
Salt could be a key factor in allergic immune reactions
Atopic dermatitis: Elevated salt concentrations in affected skin Salt apparently affects allergic immune reactions. A team working with Prof. Christina...
For patients with schizophrenia, some drug combinations may be more effective than others
New York, NY (February 20, 2019)--Patients with schizophrenia are often treated with more than one type of psychiatric medication, but...
New method identifies which asthma patients respond to systemic corticosteroids
Computational tool could help relieve suffering for patients not helped by mainline therapy PITTSBURGH-- Physicians will be able to predict...
Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences awarded for pioneering studies in paleogenomics
Hoboken, N.J--February 20, 2019--The Wiley Foundation today announced the 18th annual Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences will be awarded to...
Crocodile face off
Study examines how developmental changes resulted in changes to crocodile snouts The story that's often told about crocodiles is that...
Powering a pacemaker with a patient’s heartbeat
Credit: American Chemical Society Implantable pacemakers have without doubt altered modern medicine, saving countless lives by regulating heart rhythm. But...
A scientific method for perfect fondue
Cheese fondue is an icon of Swiss cuisine and a dinner party staple. While it may seem like a simple...
Protecting small forests fails to protect bird biodiversity
Forests need better management to maintain ecological integrity, Rutgers-led study saysCredit: Matthew Sileo Simply protecting small forests will not maintain...
The holy grail of nanowire production
Credit: Jamani Caillet / EPFL Nanowires have the potential to revolutionize the technology around us. Measuring just 5-100 nanometers in...
Delhi’s complicated air pollution problem
According to the World Health Organization, Delhi is the world's most polluted large city. And it's only going to get...
Russian researchers made gold nano-stars for intracellular delivery
Credit: Timofey Pylaev et al. Researchers from Russian Academy of Sciences developed a new method for star-shaped nanoparticles synthesis based...
‘Butterfly-shaped’ palladium subnano cluster built in 3-D
Credit: 2019 Yusuke Sunada, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Tokyo - Miniaturization is the watchword of progress....
Press registration now open for Nutrition 2019
Experience the American Society for Nutrition's premier scientific annual meeting in Baltimore or register for virtual newsroom access Reporters and...
Study finds melanoma brain metastases are immunosuppressive with treatment-resistant metabolism
Research shows deadly tumors may be vulnerable to drugs that block their energy supplyCredit: MD Anderson Cancer Center Melanoma tumors...
Can a nerve injury trigger ALS?
A growing collection of anecdotal stories raises the possibility that nerve injury in an arm or a leg can act...
BU awarded NIH grant to support student research
Funding supports initiatives to develop physician-scientists (Boston)--Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has been awarded a five-year, $482,400 T35 grant...
