New medicine can create a new life for diabetes patients – without needles!
There are approximately 425 million people worldwide with diabetes. Approximately 75 million of these inject themselves with insulin daily. Now they may soon have a...
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China’s medieval Tang dynasty had a surprising level of social mobility, new study uncovers
In studying social mobility in today’s industrialized nations, researchers typically rely on data from the World Economic Forum or, in the United States, the General...
Rice research opens new arena to study quantum interactions
HOUSTON – (Jan. 18, 2024) – Quantum technologies bring the promise of faster computing, enhanced drug development and new sensing applications. However, quantum behaviors are...
New air purifier design with innovative foam technology promises virus-stopping performance and zero waste
Researchers at the University of Bath have invented a new form of high-performance air purifier that promises zero harmful waste.Credit: University of Bath Researchers at...
RCSI research shows new benefits of weight loss for type 2 diabetes
18 January 2024: Researchers in the School of Population Health at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have provided new evidence of the health...
South Florida’s nearshore reefs less vulnerable to ocean acidification, study finds
South Florida’s Nearshore Reefs Less Vulnerable to Ocean Acidification, Study FindsCredit: Photo: Tyler Christian, University of Miami Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies. South Florida’s...
Knowing what dogs like to watch could help veterinarians assess their vision
Ever wonder what kind of TV shows your dog might choose if they could work the remote control? New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s...
For this beetle, ‘date night’ comes every other day
Life on Earth runs on a 24-hour cycle as the planet turns. Animals and plants have built-in circadian clocks that synchronize metabolism and behavior to...
FIFA World Cup ends with win for Argentina and COVID-19, new research finds
TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 – The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended with a tight win for Argentina over France on penalties, but it was also...
New PET/CT technique accurately diagnoses adrenal gland disorder, informs personalized treatment plans
Reston, VA—A novel imaging approach, 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT, has been shown to accurately identify sub-types of primary aldosteronism (an adrenal gland disorder), outperforming traditional methods for diagnosis....
6 in 10 sampled under-5s in India have micronutrient deficiencies, and 4 in 10 have anaemia, per survey of 17,230 children
6 in 10 sampled under-5s in India have micronutrient deficiencies, and 4 in 10 have anaemia, per survey of 17,230 children. Credit: Yadav et al., 2024,...
Norovirus outbreaks are detectable by wastewater monitoring earlier than by other surveillance methods depending on reporting practices, making this a potentially important public health tool
Norovirus outbreaks are detectable by wastewater monitoring earlier than by other surveillance methods depending on reporting practices, making this a potentially important public health tool. Credit:...
Removing largest serving sizes of wine decreases alcohol consumption, study finds
Across 21 licensed premises in England, removing the largest individual serving size of wine from the menu reduced the volume of wine sold, according to...
Monterey Bay Aquarium study shows sea otters helped prevent widespread California kelp forest declines over the past century
Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers strengthen the link between sea otters and long-term health of California kelp forests in a new study released today. The paper,...
Complement system causes cell damage in Long Covid
Most people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus recover after the acute illness. However, a significant proportion of infected individuals develop long-lasting symptoms with a wide...
