Can tiny brain tissues legally be a person? Researchers say not yet
Grown in labs, human brain organoids are cultivated from stem cells, feed on nutrient broth and serve as a model of human brain development in...
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THE LANCET: An estimated one million stillbirths and newborn baby deaths could be prevented each year by implementing low-cost pregnancy interventions in low- and middle-income countries
Eight low-cost and easily implementable proven interventions for pregnant women in 81 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) could prevent an estimated 566,000 stillbirths and 5.2...
Study finds genetic screening of adults would be cost-effective
An exhaustive cost-benefit analysis of population genetic testing published in Annals of Internal Medicine concludes with a recommendation to U.S. health policymakers to adopt routine...
Cleanup of inactive Gulf of Mexico wells estimated at $30 billion, UC Davis researchers suggest
Wetlands, coastal areas and offshore waters near Alabama, Louisiana and Texas have more inactive oil and gas wells than producing ones, and the cost to...
New research in JNCCN finds telemedicine consistently outperforms in-person visits for cancer care when both are available
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research in the May 2023 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network from Moffitt Cancer Center finds that...
Warmer climate could cause Puerto Rico’s frogs to croak #ASA184
CHICAGO, May 8, 2023 – The coqui frog is one of Puerto Rico’s most iconic animals. It gets its name from its distinctive two-note call,...
Pollen production could impact climate change by helping clouds form
For millions of people with seasonal allergies, springtime means runny noses, excessive sneezes and itchy eyes. And, as with many things, climate change appears to...
Scintillating science: FSU researchers improve materials for radiation detection and imaging technology
A team of Florida State University researchers has further developed a new generation of organic-inorganic hybrid materials that can improve image quality in X-ray machines,...
NSU research into bacteria may lead to new ways of treating infections, improving human health
FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – “Know thy self; know thy enemy” - Sun TzuCredit: Nova Southeastern University FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – “Know thy self; know thy...
New study finds that fitterfly diabetes digital therapeutics program improves blood sugar levels and promotes weight loss in patients with Type 2 diabetes
A new research study published in JMIR Diabetes evaluated the real-world effectiveness of the Fitterfly Diabetes CGM digital therapeutic program for the management of glycemic...
A cocktail party of 3D-printed robot heads #ASA184
CHICAGO, May 8, 2023 – Imagine a cocktail party full of 3D-printed, humanoid robots listening and talking to each other. That seemingly sci-fi scene is...
Beyond necessity, hearing aids bring enjoyment through music #ASA184
CHICAGO, May 8, 2023 – For decades, hearing aids have been focused on improving communication by separating speech from background noise. While the technology has...
T cells can activate themselves to fight tumors
When you need a bit of motivation, it often has to come from within. New research suggests cancer-fighting immune cells have found a way to...
Evolution of the largest of the large dinosaurs
Sauropods – including iconic long-necked dinosaurs like Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus – were the largest animals ever to walk the earth. No other dinosaur or land...
Detailed image of the human retina
What cell types are found in which human tissue, and where? Which genes are active in the individual cells, and which proteins are found there?...
