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Otoliths — the fish's black box — also keeps an eye on the metabolism
Fish otoliths record information on fish metabolism; analyses of old and new otoliths can therefore provide new knowledge about how...
Fidarestat prevents high-fat diet-induced intestinal polyps in ApcMin/+ mice
This article by Dr. Satish K. Srivastava et al. is published in Current Cancer Drug Targets, Volume 18 , Issue...
Home-based hypertension program produces 'striking' results
Pilot study by Brigham investigators finds that an innovative care-delivery program helped 81 percent of participants achieve blood pressure control...
Why do Hydra end up with just a single head?
The ability of Hydra to regenerate or maintain a single head results from a subtle balance between activating and inhibiting...
Long periods of undisturbed sleep during pregnancy may be associated with stillbirth
Researchers explore how maternal sleep habits, including lengthy periods of sleep without waking more than once in the night, may...
Improved maternity care practices decrease racial gaps in breastfeeding in the US South
Credit: Baptist Memorial Hospital A new paper published in Pediatrics links successful implementation of Baby-Friendly™ practices in the southern U.S....
Unraveling of 58-year-old corn gene mystery may have plant-breeding implications
Credit: Surinder Chopra Research Group/Penn State In discovering a mutant gene that "turns on" another gene responsible for the red...
Bee surveys in newest US national park could aid pollinator studies elsewhere
Entomologists Meiners, Griswold and Messinger-Carril publish in 'PLOS One'Credit: Therese Lamperty LOGAN, UTAH, USA - Declines in native bee populations...
Bioethicists call for oversight of consumer 'neurotechnologies' with unproven benefits
Penn bioethicist proposes a working group to study and monitor poorly regulated products, predicted to top $3 billion by 2020...
HepVu Releases state-level maps showing impact of h=Hepatitis C epidemic across the US
New data from Emory, UAlbany, and CDC show nine states make up more than 50 percent of Hepatitis C infectionsCredit:...
Automated text messages improve outcomes after joint replacement surgery
January 17, 2019 - An automated text messaging system increases patient engagement with home-based exercise and promotes faster recovery after...
Discovery of enhanced bone growth could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis
In 'game-changing' finding, bone mass rose 800 percent after signals were blocked in brains of miceCredit: Holly Ingraham/UC San Francisco...
Air pollution increases ER visits for breathing problems
Rate depends on age, pollutant and lung diseaseCredit: ATS Jan. 17, 2019--As levels of ozone and fine particulate pollution (PM2.5)...
Ultraviolet disinfection 97.7 percent effective in eliminating pathogens in hospital settings
NEW HYDE PARK, NY - Using ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technology to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections eliminated up to...
New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier
Credit: Courtesy of Van Andel Research Institute GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 17, 2019) -- A new approach to pancreatic cancer...
Salad, soda and socioeconomic status: Mapping a social determinant of health in Seattle
Credit: UW School of Public Health Seattle residents who live in waterfront neighborhoods tend to have healthier diets compared to...
Orchards in natural habitats draw bee diversity, improve apple production
ITHACA, N.Y. - Apple orchards surrounded by agricultural lands are visited by a less diverse collection of bee species than...
Advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: Pembrolizumab prolongs survival
Only few study participants received approval-compliant treatment; extent of added benefit therefore non-quantifiable Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the...
Can a critic-turned-believer sway others? The case of genetically modified foods
What happens when a strong advocate for one side of a controversial issue in science publicly announces that he or...
Understanding our early human ancestors: Australopithecus sediba
Credit: Courtesy of Sawyer Broadley, Amey Zhang and Jeremy DeSilva. The fossil site of Malapa in the Cradle of Humankind,...
