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Poultry probiotic to tackle global disease in anti-biotic fight
A probiotic aimed at eliminating a disease which costs the world poultry industry $6 billion a year is being developed...
Five women scientists in developing countries win 2019 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards
Early-career researchers living and working in Bangladesh, Bolivia, the Gambia, Nepal and Palestine have been recognized for their work in...
New therapy for aggressive blood cancer discovered
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common form of acute leukemia. It is characterized by an increase of malignant...
Sensitive sensor detects Down syndrome DNA
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Down syndrome is the most common birth defect, occurring once in...
Giant 'megalodon' shark extinct earlier than previously thought
Prehistoric beast not killed off by a supernovaCredit: Robert Boessenecker Megalodon--a giant predatory shark that has inspired numerous documentaries, books...
New study finds ecosystem changes following loss of great white sharks
18-year study provides new insights into how an ocean ecosystem can change following the decline of an apex predator MIAMI--February...
Children who eat lunch score 18 percent higher in reading tests new ESMT Berlin study shows
The powerful connection between nutrition and education has been revealed by new research from ESMT Berlin. Primary school children who...
PTSD alone didn't increase heart disease risk in veterans with PTSD
Journal of the American Heart Association report DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2019 -- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by itself does not...
Even as hospitals cut risky antibiotic use in-house, patients often go home with them
Targeting fluoroquinolone prescribing in hospitals is effective, a 48-hospital study shows, but many patients still get discharge prescriptions for themCredit:...
New assay selects patients with lung cancer for treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Molecular analysis of small, unfixed tissue samples collected using minimally invasive bronchoscopy can identify individuals with malignant disease and yield...
BFU physicists developed a new method to identify antibiotics-resistant bacteria
A team of physicists from Immanuel Kant Baltic State University suggested a method to quickly identify single antibiotic-resistant bacteria cells...
HPV shame could put women off cervical cancer screening
The social stigmas and myths surrounding the human papilloma virus (HPV) could make women anxious, including raising fears about their...
Texas A&M researchers develop fire-retardant coating featuring renewable materials
Coating could reduce the flammability of the polyurethane foam used in a variety of household furnitureCredit: Texas A&M University College...
Drinking and drug-use dreams in recovery tied to more severe addiction history
Frequency of these relapse dreams decreases as the body and brain adapt to abstinence Vivid dreams involving drinking and drug...
Climate Adaptation: WCS awards $2.5 Million to 13 US conservation projects
Credit: WCS NEW YORK (February 12, 2019) - WCS has announced 13 new grants to nonprofit organizations implementing on-the-ground, science-driven...
Natural selection and spatial memory link shown in mountain chickadee research
Natural selection and spatial memory link shown in University of Nevada, Reno mountain chickadee researchCredit: Jennifer Sande, University of Nevada,...
How breast tissue stiffening promotes breast cancer development
Credit: Matt Ondeck and Jesse Placone A study provides new insight into how the stiffening of breast tissue plays a...
Uncovering the evolution of the brain
Salk scientists compare the development of brain cells between humans and nonhuman primates in a novel wayCredit: Salk Institute/Carol Marchetto/Ana...
Fractures, head injuries common in e-scooter collisions, according to UCLA research
Study is first to analyze public health impact of emerging personal transportation option UCLA researchers have found that people involved...
Laser-induced graphene gets tough, with help
Rice University lab combines conductive foam with other materials for capable new compositesCredit: Tour Group/Rice University HOUSTON - (Feb. 12,...
