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Degenerative disc disease affects about 40 percent of people aged 40, increasing to about 80 percent among those aged 80 or older. The disease, which...

Epilepsy research boosts case for new gene therapy for Dravet syndrome

Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy,...

Fake it ‘till you make it? uOttawa study finds it’s better to live in the emotional moment

Fake it ‘till you make it? University of Ottawa study finds it’s better to live in the emotional moment

A study from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences has revealed the limitations of manipulating emotional responses to counter distressing moments, with participants...

UCR scientists discover tarantula-killing worms

Scientists have named a newly discovered species of worm that kills tarantulas after American actor, musician and producer Jeff Daniels, a distinction no other entertainer...

Case Western Reserve University research team identifies new mechanism for protecting DNA

CLEVELAND—Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have identified a new mechanism by which a protein known for repairing damaged DNA also protects the integrity of...

Kernel flow: a wearable device for noninvasive optical brain imaging

Recent advances in brain imaging techniques facilitate accurate, high-resolution observations of the brain and its functions. For example, functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a widely...

Machine learning model uses blood tests to predict COVID-19 survival

A single blood sample from a critically ill COVID-19 patient can be analyzed by a machine learning model which uses blood plasma proteins to predict...

Arthritis-related gene also regenerates cartilage in joints and growth plates

The IL-6 family of proteins has a bad reputation: it can promote inflammation, arthritis, autoimmune disease and even cancer. However, a new USC-led study published...

Partial bone marrow transplant ‘rescues’ mice with cystic fibrosis

LA JOLLA, CA—Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found they can dramatically improve survival of mice with cystic fibrosis through a partial...

Changes in sleep and biological rhythms from late pregnancy to postpartum linked to depression and anxiety

HAMILTON, ON (January 18, 2022) – A set of parameters including sleep and biological rhythm variables are closely associated with the severity of depressive and...

Conservation units use unreliable methods to monitor presence of deer, study shows

A study of the management plans for 118 conservation units in Brazil shows that 60% use unsuitable methods to detect the presence of deer, and...

How a contagious cancer spread among clams

A contagious blood cancer jumped from one species of clam to another and spread among clams living in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, shows...

Integrated fiber probe for label-free detection inside living cells.

Seeing inside cells with an integrated nanowire probe

The biological intracellular microenvironment is complex, made up of various cell compartments and intracellular substances. To fully characterize the physiological function of living cells, one...

Automating blood smears for easier malaria diagnosis

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2022 – One of the key steps in diagnosing or treating many bloodborne diseases is to perform a blood smear, where a...

A giant panda’s gut bacteria help it remain chubby while on a bamboo diet