Maddening itch of liver disease comes from a surprising source
Itching sensation originates in the skin cells themselves, after signaling from an excess of lipidCredit: Wolfgang Liedtke, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. - A devastating itching...
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New blueprint of brain connections reveals extensive reach of central regulator
Map of basal ganglia connectivity uncovers key links with implications for range of disordersCredit: Lauren McElvain / Kleinfeld lab / UC San Diego) Thousands of...
Researchers extend the life of a dipolar molecule
Static, long-lasting molecules are key to molecule-based quantum simulation and information processingCredit: Photo courtesy of the Ni group In 2018, Kang-Kuen Ni and her lab...
UCF study shows masks, ventilation stop COVID spread better than social distancing
The results indicate masks and proper ventilation may be key to allowing more capacity in schools, businesses and other indoor areasCredit: Michael Kinzel, UCF ORLANDO,...
Humans were apex predators for two million years
What did our ancestors eat during the stone age? Mostly meatCredit: Dr. Miki Ben Dor Researchers at Tel Aviv University were able to reconstruct the...
Story tips: Mighty Mo material, fueling retooling, goods on the move, doubling concrete and more
Credit: ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy Manufacturing - Mighty Mo Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists proved molybdenum titanium carbide, a refractory metal alloy that can withstand...
Grant to study misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine in Appalachia
Credit: Alex Crookshanks The saying goes, "You can't believe everything you find on the Internet." As simple as that sounds, navigating social media can often...
Grant gives Temple, Case Western scientists chance to study pathway behind heart failure
Credit: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Like a bad water pump that fails to circulate coolant in a car engine, a failing...
Skoltech team used mass spectrometry to study composition of meteorites
Credit: Skoltech Scientists from Russia and Germany studied the molecular composition of carbonaceous chondrites - the insoluble organic matter of the Murchison and Allende meteorites...
High expression of cell death genes associated with early death from lung cancer
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University Patients with a high number of genes most associated with pathways that lead to cell death in lung cancer are...
New ‘quantum’ approach helps solve an old problem in materials science
Scientists develop a framework based on quantum calculations to solve a long-standing problem in materials scienceCredit: Ryo Maezono from JAIST Ishikawa, Japan - One of...
EMS workers 3 times more likely to experience mental health issues
Credit: Syracuse University Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion. Syracuse, N.Y. - Emergency medical service (EMS) workers face triple the risk for significant mental health...
Development of source technology for the use of wearable devices without recharging
A sponge-type scaffold has been developed through a process involving melting sugar; as it also overcomes performance loss issues, this technology is expected to increase...
POLST and other advance medical planning should not be a one-time conversation
IU and Regenstrief studies find mismatch between recorded and current treatment preferencesCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS -- The high incidence of COVID-19 and resulting sudden changes...
What are forever chemicals, and do they last forever? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 -- Forever chemicals are known for being water-, heat- and oil-resistant, which makes them useful in...
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