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Getting to the core of underwater soil
Scientists collect data, map little-understood soilsCredit: Mark Stolt Soils all over the Earth's surface are rigorously tested and managed. But...
When temperatures drop, Siberian Miscanthus plants surpass main bioenergy variety
Newly discovered Miscanthus plants photosynthesize 100 percent more efficiently in chilling temperatures than the industry favoriteCredit: Photo courtesy of Erik...
FASEB Journal: Study suggests novel biomarker for predicting AFib progression
Human study suggests novel biomarker for predicting atrial fibrillation progression A human study published in The FASEB Journal suggests a...
ACTG presents new research on HIV and TB, co-morbidities, treatment, and cure at CROI 2019
The AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), the world's largest and longest-established HIV research network, funded by NIAID at the U.S....
More extreme coastal weather events likely to increase bluff erosion, landslide activity
Credit: Ben Leshchinsky, Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Unstable slopes on Oregon's coastline could see a 30 percent jump...
Radiation-resistant E. coli evolved in the lab give view into DNA repair
Credit: Michael Cox Lab MADISON -- Scientists in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Biochemistry are watching evolution happen in real...
Cellular alterations increase vulnerability of obese and diabetic individuals to infection
A study published in Scientific Reports identifies changes to neutrophils that appear to explain why people suffering from obesity and...
Researchers identify how the bacterial replicative helicase opens to start DNA replication process
The new discovery may prove useful in developing a novel class of antibiotics and designing molecular nanodevicesCredit: Jillian Chase and...
New method uses AI to screen for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Tool leverages computer vision and machine learning to screenings in low-resource environments Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC),...
SU engineers create rubbery ‘smart’ material to treat open wounds, infections and cancer
New shape memory polymer doesn't require additional triggers like temperature changes and could have major implications for health care treatmentCredit:...
‘Immunizing’ quantum bits so that they can grow up
New material enhances supercurrent in topological-insulator nanoribbon Josephson junctionsCredit: Purdue University image/Morteza Kayyalha WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Quantum computers will...
Army lab, industry announce partnership to develop new materials
Credit: U.S. Army photo by Conrad Johnson The Army and a major defense contractor established a new research partnership to...
PCORI Board approves $2.8 million to support implementation of findings
Projects focus on sleep apnea and community health worker interventions WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2019) -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research...
Machine learning could eliminate unnecessary treatments for children with arthritis
An algorithm predicted disease outcome in children suffering from arthritis, helping doctors better tailor treatmentCredit: Simon Eng Arthritis is not...
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