FDA approves high-tech sound wave surgery for common Parkinson’s symptoms
The federal Food and Drug Administration has approved an incisionless form of brain surgery to treat advanced Parkinson’s disease after successful testing at the University...
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There may be more bird species in the tropics than we know
Ithaca, NY—Study of a perky little bird suggests there may be far more avian species in the tropics than those identified so far. After a genetic...
Staying green: Genes responsible for leaf browning after pesticide treatment identified
Sorghum, an underrated ancient grain, is slowly becoming well known as a superfood due to its nutrient-dense and gluten-free nature. Sorghum syrup is widely used...
Machine learning IDs mammal species with the potential to spread SARS-CoV-2
Back and forth transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between people and other mammals increases the risk of new variants and threatens efforts to control COVID-19. A new...
`Oh, snap!’ A record-breaking motion at our fingertips
The snapping of a finger was first depicted in ancient Greek art around 300 B.C. Today, that same snap initiates evil forces for the villain...
Woodland and hedgerow creation can play crucial role in action to reverse declines in pollinators
The largest survey of pollinator abundance in Wales has found that woodland and hedgerow creation can play a crucial role in action to reverse declines...
UTSW study finds Hispanic people receive lower-quality thrombectomies than white people
A study involving UT Southwestern neurology researchers found lower-quality outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients who receive endovascular thrombectomies than for comparable white and Black patients.Credit:...
Press tips for the 74th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics
Nearly 2,500 scientists and engineers will present new research on the physics of fluids at the 74th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics.Credit: Credit: Patrick...
Life experience shapes dogs’ interaction with humans
It’s an everyday scene. Pooch wants a tasty-looking piece of cake that’s sitting on the table. What does he do? He gazes longingly at the...
Game theory and economics show how to steer evolution in a better direction
Human behavior drives the evolution of biological organisms in ways that can profoundly adversely impact human welfare. Understanding people’s incentives when they do so is...
Serotonin found to be an important factor in calcium homeostasis in dairy cows
Philadelphia, November 16, 2021 – Maternal physiology of dairy cows shifts at the onset of lactation to adapt to the immense nutrient demands by the...
These model liquid organelles are viscoelastic fluids. You know, like Silly Putty!
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Liquid droplets of protein and RNA have traits reminiscent of a childhood joy: Silly Putty.Credit: Credit: Ibraheem Alshareedah / Banerjee Lab BUFFALO,...
Synthetic biology yields easy-to-use underwater adhesives
Several marine organisms, such as mussels, secrete adhesive proteins that allow them to stick to different surfaces under sea water. This attractive underwater adhesion property...
OSU study yields a first in fossil research: Seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pine cone
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research has uncovered the first fossil evidence of a rare botanical condition known as precocious germination in which seeds...
“Taming the storm” –- Neuroimmune interactions and brain plasticity
Amsterdam, NL, November 16, 2021 – Neuroimmune interactions are emerging as key regulators of brain plasticity throughout life and in both health and disease, but...
