Half of global wastewater treated, rates in developing countries still lagging
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study by scientists at Utrecht University and the United Nations University concludes that about half of global wastewater is...
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Winner-takes-all synthetic gene circuit process opens new pathways to disease treatment
Division of synthetic gene circuit workloads will make therapy more effective.Credit: Graphic created by Xiaojun Tian/ASU. A new process for inserting synthetic gene circuits into...
New Capture the Fracture®; online platform for post-fracture care coordination programs
Designed to support Post-Fracture Care Coordination Program implementation, the website includes new features such as an extensive Resource Center, updated global map of services worldwide,...
Rapid, reliable on-site drug detection using wearable sensor
KIMS developed an optical sensor material for drug detection in sweatCredit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) Researchers in South Korea have successfully developed a...
Higher blood pressure over life span increases congestive heart failure risk in Black people
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga (Feb. 8, 2021) - Starting with early childhood, otherwise healthy Black people show signs of slightly diminished heart...
Front-of-package product names and ingredient lists of infant and toddler food can be hard to navigate
Disconnects between the front labels and ingredient lists of packaging containing fruits and vegetables make it more difficult for parents to understand what kind of...
Plant science startup receives NSF funding to advance in-home greenhouse technologies
Credit: Scott Massey/Heliponix WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University-affiliated startup that designs, distributes and supports direct-to-consumer, in-home greenhouses has won a National Science Foundation...
Happy childhood? That’s no guarantee for good mental health
Credit: Photo by Jude Beck on Unsplash It's well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new...
Shuffling bubbles reveal how liquid foams evolve
Distinct 'relaxation' identified in foamsCredit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University studied the dynamics of foams. When a drop of...
Researchers find peptide that treats, prevents killer citrus disease
Treatment causes deadly bacterium to leak and dieCredit: Hailing Jin/UCR New research affirms a unique peptide found in an Australian plant can destroy the No....
Improving our understanding of cells
NIH grant supports research on tiny 'cargos' our cells releaseCredit: Photo by Timothy Chaya Scientists have known for decades that our cells constantly shed tiny...
Arctic stew: Understanding how high-latitude lakes respond to and affect climate change
Credit: Paul Sibley To arrive at Nunavut, turn left at the Dakotas and head north. You can't miss it--the vast tundra territory covers almost a...
Fungi in the gut prime immunity against infection
Credit: Image courtesy of the Iliev lab. Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous...
Kessler Foundation awarded three grants for spinal cord injury research studies
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation ensures ongoing support for studies delayed by effects of pandemic. Funding provided for research addressing environmental barriers, chronic pain and racial...
New study shows pandemic’s toll on jobs, businesses, and food security in poorer countries
A new study by an international team of economists published Feb.5 in Science Advances finds COVID-19 and its economic shock present a stark threat to...
