Extinct warbler’s genome sequenced from museum specimens
The Bachman’s warbler, a songbird that was last seen in North America nearly 40 years ago, was a distinct species and not a hybrid of...
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NSF CAREER Awardee develops a 1-minute frailty testing platform
A layperson might think of “frail” as simply a synonym for “weak” or “fragile.” But in the medical field, frailty is a specific term, meaning...
Large and in charge
Credit: Baylor University Journal Frontiers in Marine Science DOI 10.3389/fmars.2023.1179236 Method of Research Data/statistical analysis Subject of Research Animals Article Title Large and in charge:...
Mario Romero-Ortega to lead Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arizona
Mario Romero-Ortega was selected through a nationwide search to head the University of Arizona Department of Biomedical Engineering, beginning with the fall 2023 semester.Credit: University of...
All the immunity, none of the symptoms
LA JOLLA (June 23, 2023)—Worldwide, more than a million deaths occur each year due to diarrheal diseases that lead to dehydration and malnutrition. Yet, no...
The force of blows to the head, not just how many, raises likelihood of CTE
For years, researchers studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, believed the primary cause of it was repetitive hits to the head, whether or not those...
UTIA instrumental in launch of Southern Ag Today
Extension economists from 13 land-grant universities have joined forces to launch Southern Ag Today, a new digital platform featuring daily news, articles and resources related...
Researchers show how a tumor cell’s location and environment affect its identity
Using 3-D models of ovarian cancer tumors, scientists found differences in gene activity based on where a cell is in a tumor, demonstrating how a...
Making rubbery materials that can take a beating without losing their bounce
DURHAM, N.C. -- When it comes to the environmental impacts of cars, much ink has been spilled on tailpipe emissions. But there’s another environmental threat...
UVA Health launches effort to improve HIV care across America
A UVA Health doctor is launching an ambitious effort to assess and improve HIV care for people with low incomes across the nation, a campaign...
Study reveals genetic signatures of chickpea’s cultural crossroads
With its nutty flavor and dense nutrient profile, the humble chickpea has captivated palates and nourished civilizations for millennia. From its ancient origins to its...
Even a modest reduction in kidney function increases health risks in young adults
A study of more than 8 million adults in Ontario, Canada suggests that even a modest loss of kidney function is associated with increased health...
COVID-19’s impact on socioeconomic inequality in health behaviors among Japanese adolescents
Key FindingsCredit: KYAN Akira and TAKAKURA Minoru Key Findings This study is the first worldwide to investigate time trend in socioeconomic inequality in various health...
More exposure needed for cosmetic breast enhancement risks
Complications after cosmetic breast augmentation are more common than other cosmetic plastic surgery yet many women who undergo such procedures are often in the dark...
Mystery of how leaf-cutting ants gauge leaf portion size revealed
They might not be able to leap tall buildings with a single bound, but leaf-cutting ants are insect superheroes, capable of carrying leaf pieces up...
