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New bacterial defense mechanism of the CRISPR-Cas system uncovered
The CRISPR-Cas system is an immune system that is found in many bacteria. It provides protection from viruses and other...
‘Superbugs’ study reveals complex picture of E. coli bloodstream infections
The first large-scale genetic study of Escherichia coli (E. coli) cultured from patients with bloodstream infections in England showed that...
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation grants fellowship awards to 18 top scientists
New York, N.Y. (July 18, 2017) - The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting innovative...
LSUhealthNO research to improve resilience to disasters in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA - LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health will receive $2.5 million to improve resilience and...
One minute of running per day associated with better bone health in women
A single minute of exercise each day is linked to better bone health in women, new research shows. Scientists from...
Scientists ‘resurrect’ ancient proteins to provide clues about molecular innovation
Credit: ESRF/P. Jayet Enzyme activity is determined by the structure of a particular region of the protein called the active...
New hearing test to establish fitness-for-duty among military personnel
The current measure of 'auditory fitness-for-duty' used in British military medical examinations is 'pure-tone audiometry', which assesses the ability to...
Heart tissues of different origins can ‘beat’ in sync
Credit: Konstantin Agladze Researchers from MIPT and the University of Bonn (Germany) have shown that heart tissues of different origins...
New findings suggest a genetic influence on aging into the 90s but not beyond
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Variants of a gene thought to be linked to longevity appear to influence aging into the 90s,...
Investments in conservation easements reap benefits for Colorado
Credit: Photo: Michael Menefee Colorado is famous for its iconic landscapes, which have helped shape the state's identity and economy....
Estrogen in the brain prevents obesity and glucose intolerance during menopause in lab animal study
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese...
Urbanization and electricity are not to blame for sleep loss
In this study, researchers from the University of Surrey, in collaboration with groups in South Africa, Brazil, Colombia and the...
Harvard researchers describe pneumatic actuator that generates cyclical motion
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, July 18, 2017--A new study demonstrated the design, potential applications, and...
Study: Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation via cannabinoids
Credit: Photo by Steph Adams CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Chemical compounds called cannabinoids are found in marijuana and also are produced...
CU Boulder, Rutgers to study impacts of nuclear war
Credit: University of Colorado Scientists and students led by the University of Colorado Boulder and Rutgers University are calculating the...
Replacing a palatable high-fat diet with low fat food causes withdrawal-like symptoms in mice
Researchers have found that mice fed a palatable high-fat diet experience stress responses that resemble drug withdrawal when their food...
A tale of two fishes: Biologists find male, female live-bearing fish evolve differently
Credit: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, KANSAS -- Male live-bearing fish are evolving faster than female fish, according to a Kansas...
MRI device could bridge neuro-technologies for medical diagnostics, increase safety
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A technology being developed at Purdue University could provide an affordable, smart, self-learning device that, when...
RIT wins Department of Energy award to improve wiring for advanced electric equipment
Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology are working with corporate and government partners to develop more efficient, durable and cost-effective...
Benefits of gastric bypass surgery linked to changes in sweet taste preference
Worldwide, the number of patients struggling with obesity is rapidly increasing in both adults and children. Diet and exercise are...
