Can insomnia treatment reduce cardiovascular disease risks? $3 million funds study to find out
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s no secret that a good night’s rest can do wonders for one’s health, but those who struggle with insomnia have a nearly...
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ISSCR launches website to inform patients and the public about stem cells
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has launched a new public education website, AboutStemCells.org, developed to help patients, families, and the public learn...
Something in the eyes: Java Sparrows in love show enhanced eye rings
Pair-bonded Java sparrows show enlarged eye rings to signal breeding readiness.Credit: Soma Lab Pair-bonded Java sparrows show enlarged eye rings to signal breeding readiness. Birds...
New distractibility “d factor” may be linked with ADHD
In a study of different types of distraction involving more than 1,000 participants, researchers statistically derived a novel measure—dubbed the “d factor”—that could represent a...
Roosters’ behavior might indicate that they recognize themselves in their reflection, even though they fail traditional mirror tests
Roosters' behavior might indicate that they recognize themselves in their reflection, even though they fail traditional mirror testsCredit: Sonja Hillemacher, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Roosters' behavior...
Smart glasses with a new “acoustic touch” feature similar to human echolocation may help blind or low-visioned individuals to recognize and reach objects
Smart glasses with a new "acoustic touch" feature similar to human echolocation may help blind or low-visioned individuals to recognize and reach objectsCredit: Photo taken...
Matthias Geyer is awarded an ERC Advanced Grant
How can inflammatory responses be stimulated or inhibited? How do inflammasomes act as inflammatory switches at a molecular level? Prof. Dr. Matthias Geyer from the...
IU cancer center researchers identify biology behind aggressive breast cancers in Black women
INDIANAPOLIS— Researchers at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are unlocking the biology behind aggressive breast cancers in Black women. Credit: Indiana University School of...
Researchers seek to uncover genetic mechanisms behind extreme traits and disease resilience in fishes
University of Houston Assistant Professor of Biology and Biochemistry Jacob Daane is leading a research project to uncover the genetic mechanisms that underlie trait evolution...
On the trail of the silver king: Researchers at UMass Amherst reveal unprecedented look at tarpon migration
October 25, 2023Credit: David Mangum October 25, 2023 On the Trail of the Silver King: Researchers at UMass Amherst Reveal Unprecedented Look at Tarpon Migration...
Breaking bad barriers through a molecular vacuum cleaner
A molecular vacuum cleanerCredit: RUB, Marquard A molecular vacuum cleaner Triglycerides are the form in which fat energy is stored in our tissue. “Mycobacteria also...
Sexual harassment and stereotyping: How coastal sciences are failing women in the field
New research published in Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures by Cambridge University Press into the experiences of women working in coastal sciences worldwide has unearthed important...
Pusan National University researchers study the analytic pricing formulas of vulnerable timer options
A timer option is a financial instrument, launched by Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking in 2007, that allows buyers to specify the level of...
Chinese scientists use custom genome assembly and editing method to improve sheepgrass
A research team led by Dr. CAO Xiaofeng at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has improved biomass-related...
Breakthrough T cell discovery has huge potential for engineering custom immune responses
SEATTLE – T cells are soldiers on the front lines of the human immune system. They are responsible for many important roles, including attacking viral-...
