Uncovering the secrets behind Earth’s first major mass extinction
We all know that the dinosaurs died in a mass extinction. But did you know that there were other mass extinctions? There are five most...
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B.C. researchers develop new test to diagnose aggressive childhood brain tumours
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Cancer, in partnership with BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), have developed a new test...
Novel inhibitor discovered for B-cell Lymphomas treatment
A potent and selective enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) inhibitor IHMT-EZH2-115 was recently discovered by researchers led by Prof. LIU Qingsong from Hefei Institutes of Physical...
Unique algae, salamander relationship to be explored for medical potential
An unexpected duo, salamanders and algae, may offer a key to unlock medical solutions. New research led by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will examine...
Is bacteria the future of oil spill and radioactive waste cleanup? (video)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2021 — The Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 released millions of tons of oil into the ocean. As governments and the oil...
3D printing frames a restoration for coral
Coral restoration could become easier and quicker with the use of 3D printing. As the technology matures, it could be used to rapidly and reliably...
Hollings collaborates on two studies showing how to boost immunotherapy effectiveness for patients with oral-cavity squamous cell carcinoma
Two new studies revealed that anti-PD-1 immunotherapy given before surgery was safe and effective for patients with oral-cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) and identified potential...
Dopamine’s many roles, explained
Among the neurotransmitters in the brain, dopamine has gained an almost mythical status. Decades of research have established its contribution to several seemingly unrelated brain...
Honeybees use social distancing to protect themselves against parasites
Honeybees increase social distancing when their hive is under threat from a parasite, finds a new study led by an international team involving researchers at...
A better way to raise chickens for low-intensity, small stakeholders
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – How can rural producers in Rwanda better produce chicken for both household consumption and profit? University of Tennessee researchers are suggesting a...
Morro Bay seagrass loss causes change in fish populations
The loss of seagrass habitat caused a dramatic shift in fish species in Morro Bay. Areas once covered with lush seagrass meadows and unique fish...
This squirrel watches its neighbor’s back
Just because you’re paranoid, that doesn’t mean everything isn’t actually trying to kill you.Credit: Annemarie van der Marel Just because you’re paranoid, that doesn’t mean...
Smartphone app could improve aspirin use for healthy pregnancies
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 29, 2021 – Low-dose aspirin during pregnancy can help prevent preeclampsia, a serious, yet common, hypertension disorder — but it is underused among high-risk pregnant patients,...
Hepatitis C infections among pregnant people increased substantially between 2009 and 2019, VUMC and RAND find
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to long-term health problems including liver damage, liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. These outcomes are...
Dogs learn about word boundaries as human infants do
Dogs extract words from continuous speech using similar computations and brain regions as humans do, a new study combining EEG and fMRI by researchers from...
