TTUHSC announces new center for nursing research
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing announced March 27 the establishment of the TTUHSC Center for Nursing Research, Collaboration and Innovation. Credit:...
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Cell phone video technology unveils new method for analyzing walking and gait
BALTIMORE, March 27, 2024— Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a new, accessible approach to analyze a patient’s walking ability...
Impact of synbiotic supplements on the gut microbiome and overall health of penguins
A healthy gut plays an indispensable role in the absorption and metabolism of nutrients, maintaining immune function, and promoting general well-being. The profound impact of...
Synaptic protein change during development offers clues on evolution and disease
The first analysis of how synaptic proteins change during early development reveals differences between mice and marmosets but also what's different in individuals with autism...
IOP Publishing and IPEM mandate reporting of sex and gender in research
IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering (IPEM) have introduced checks for sex and gender equality for all manuscripts submitted to their...
Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential development of life-threatening conditions
Philadelphia, March 28, 2024 – Although the vast majority of clinicians do not view atrial fibrillation (AF) as a genetic disorder, a White Paper in...
Open waste burning linked to air pollution in Northwestern Greenland
A case study on the effects of open waste burning on air quality in Northwestern Greenland calls attention to the importance of no-one-left-behind sustainable air...
Connecting the dots to shape growth forces
Kyoto, Japan -- Branching patterns are prevalent in our natural environment and the human body, such as in the lungs and kidneys. For example, specific...
Reclaim ‘wellness’ from the rich and famous, and restore its political radicalism, new book argues
A new cultural history of the 1970s wellness industry offers urgent lessons for today. It reveals that in the seventies, wellness was neither narcissistic nor...
Can metalens be commercialized at a fraction of the cost?
Metalenses, nano-artificial structures capable of manipulating light, offer a technology that can significantly reduce the size and thickness of traditional optical components. Particularly effective in...
Oregon State dog-training program helps increase physical activity among kids with disabilities
CORVALLIS, Ore. — By engaging regularly with their family dog and teaching it a series of tricks and commands, children with developmental disabilities experienced a...
Unlocking visible femtosecond fiber oscillators: A breakthrough in laser science
The emergence of ultrafast laser pulse generation, marking a significant milestone in laser science, has triggered incredible progress across a wide array of disciplines, encompassing...
Understanding cattle grazing personalities may foster sustainable rangelands
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to water and rest...
Europe’s forgotten forests could be 21st century ‘biodiversity hot spots’
An overlooked and long-neglected type of forest has vast capacity to rebound, enhancing species diversity and resilience to climate change, according to an international team...
High fat/low protein diets in rats during pregnancy and postnatally may cause altered glucose control and other “maladaptive” metabolic changes in their offspring
High fat/low protein diets in rats during pregnancy and postnatally may cause altered glucose control and other "maladaptive" metabolic changes in their offspringCredit: Karla Ocampo-Ortíz...
