USC receives $3.95 million CIRM grant for organoid resource center
To democratize access to lab-grown organ-like structures known as organoids and other advanced stem cell and transcriptomic technologies, USC will launch the CIRM ASCEND Center,...
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TLI Investigator Dr. Wei Yan named Editor-in-Chief of the Andrology Journal
The Lundquist Institute is proud to announce that Wei Yan, MD, PhD, a distinguished professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and...
A new study shows how neurochemicals affect fMRI readings
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The brain is an incredibly complex and active organ that uses electricity and chemicals to transmit and receive signals between its sub-regions.Credit: UNC...
Tanks of the Triassic: new crocodile ancestor identified
Dinosaurs get all the glory. But aetosaurs, a heavily armored cousin of modern crocodiles, ruled the world before dinosaurs did. These tanks of the Triassic...
Cure Mito Foundation and Hope for PDCD Foundation announce a patient registry collaboration
March 18, 2024 – Cure Mito Foundation and Hope for PDCD foundation, both patient-led foundations focused on advancing research and supporting families affected by Leigh...
Shining a light on the underpinnings of rare disease impacting children
A team from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine has completed an exciting new study that reveals the inner workings of gene mutations that...
Johns Hopkins Medicine-led team develops fluid biomarker for early detection of ALS and FTD
Two progressively degenerative diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD, recently in the news with the diagnoses...
Eyes open and toes out of water: how a giant water bug reached the island of Cyprus
The island of Cyprus, although considered a hotspot for biodiversity in the Mediterranean, is more famous for its beautiful sunny coasts than for its insect...
Structural transition project strives to bring laser fusion closer to application
A promising option for creating a productive and sustainable energy source on Earth is the fusion of hydrogen nuclei. The problem? Extremely high pressures and...
Researchers receive National Science Foundation grant for long-term data research
Predicting the future of ecosystems requires a plethora of accurate data available in real-time. Credit: Photo courtesy of Ryan Keverline. Predicting the future of ecosystems requires...
Rehabilitative reform
The United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. And that’s not the only challenge — nearly 44% of U.S. citizens...
Rensselaer researcher receives DOE grant to develop models that track the formation of black holes
When a star goes supernova, a massive burst of neutrinos is the first signal that can escape the density of the collapsing star. Detecting and...
Virtual reality better than video for evoking fear, spurring climate action
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Depicting worst-case climate scenarios like expanding deserts and dying coral reefs may better motivate people to support environmental policies when delivered...
Overeating and starving both damage the liver: Cavefish provide new insight into fatty liver disease
KANSAS CITY, MO—March 18, 2024—Fatty liver, which can lead to liver damage and disease, can occur from both overeating and starvation. Now, new research shows how...
RegMIC announces Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina focused on accelerating regenerative medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina – March 18, 2024 – The Regenerative Manufacturing Innovation Consortium (RegMIC), a leading organization focused on advancing the field of regenerative medicine, today announced...
