What do Gifted dogs have in common?
All dog owners think that their pup is special. Science now has documented that some rare dogs are…even more special! They have a talent for...
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Spinal cord stimulation reduces pain, improves balance in people with lower limb amputation
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2023 – Spinal cord stimulation can elicit sensation in the missing foot and alleviate phantom limb pain in people with lower limb...
Unravelling the association between neonatal proteins and adult health
Research led by Professor John McGrath from the University of Queensland found that the concentration of the C4 protein, an important part of the immune...
Gayle Benson makes historic donation for new home for Ochsner Children’s Hospital
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Ochsner Health announces plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital, made possible through a transformational gift from Mrs....
Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support
The personal yet global struggle with mental health may be more visible now than ever before. Yet many people still find it difficult to access...
3G microbial cell factories: achieving sustainable goals with engineered microorganisms
Fossil fuels are at the heart of most human activities, contributing to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions and the ever-rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels....
Making probiotics more widely applicable through ‘CRISPR’ engineering
Humans can benefit significantly from symbiotic relationships with probiotics—live bacteria and microorganisms that influence the gut microbiota. When consumed in appropriate amounts, probiotics can promote...
Decoding the ‘chassis effect”: host physiology emerges as key predictor
Synthetic biology is a growing discipline of science that involves redesigning naturally occurring organisms to express new, useful attributes. These engineered organisms can be used...
Virginia Tech researcher probes the potential for preventing and reversing age-related memory loss
About 40 percent of people over age 65 suffer some form of age-related memory loss, which puts them at higher risk for developing dementia and...
The A+ team tackles AI and quantum computing hardware
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Superconducting technologies are the lifeblood of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in its ongoing mission to...
UNC researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis
It’s a hidden cause of diarrhea and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multiple factors work against the diagnosis of microscopic colitis, an...
UTA’s Woods and Weidanz named to NAI
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has elected Jon Weidanz and Robert Woods, two professors from The University of Texas at Arlington, as fellows.Credit: Courtesy...
UTIA named in five-year regional project addressing vector-borne diseases
A researcher with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has been appointed to a regional evaluation and training center addressing diseases spread by vectors...
Consumers grapple with confusion over food-date labels
Consumers grapple with confusion over food-date labelsCredit: Purdue Agricultural Communications photo/Tom Campbell Consumers grapple with confusion over food-date labels The use of food-date labels such...
Once is enough: Helping robots learn quickly in new environments
Alone at home, your bones creaky due to old age, you crave a cool beverage. Credit: Sontakke et al Alone at home, your bones creaky due...
