African-led PrEPVacc HIV prevention study completes its enrolment
Investigators have announced the completion of participant enrolments into the PrEPVacc trial at all four sites in East and Southern Africa. Led by African researchers,...
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Aston University wins £1.8m to boost West Midlands low carbon markets
Aston University is to receive £1.8 million to transform the West Midlands into a powerhouse of low-carbon product development and commercialisation.Credit: Aston University Aston University...
Unlocking early Earth chemistry: Salt-induced changes in polyester microdroplet structure
Billions of years ago, Earth was an extremely hostile planet with active volcanoes, a harsh atmosphere, and certainly no life! This prebiotic Earth, however, was...
New biracial study finds pre-teen girls that drink fruit juice have better diets with no adverse effect on weight
Washington, DC – A new study was recently published on-line in Beverages by Dr. Lynn L. Moore, a Professor of Medicine, at the Boston University...
Effective management of cardio-metabolic risk factors linked to the built environment
Ishikawa, Japan -- Cardiovascular disease is still one of the two leading causes of non-communicable disease burden and death in North America. A growing body...
University of Minnesota theoretical physicists help expand the search for new particle
One of the most high-profile mysteries in physics today is what scientists refer to as the “Strong CP Problem.” Stemming from the puzzling phenomenon that...
‘Village’ approach to transform stem cell research
‘Village’ approach to transform stem cell researchCredit: Credit: Trevor Atkeson and Madhavi Pandya, Garvan Institute ‘Village’ approach to transform stem cell research A powerful new...
New method takes the uncertainty out of oxide semiconductor layering
Tokyo, Japan – 3D integrated circuits are a key part of improving the efficiency of electronics to meet the considerable demands of consumers. They are...
Researchers to explore potential of new treatment against vascular dementia
EL PASO, Texas (June 8, 2023) – Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Pharmacy will explore the viability of a...
For pet dogs, ‘running with the pack’ may be the best prevention to promote healthier living
What exactly makes for a fit Fido? And how does a dog’s environment factor into their dog years?Credit: Dog Aging Project, University of Washington What...
Incomplete imaging for transient ischemic attack emergencies increases stroke risk
Leesburg, VA, June 8, 2023—According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), transient ischemic attack (TIA) emergency department (ED)...
New intellectual disability diagnoses in autistic young adults: A path for staying Medicaid-enrolled?
Autistic individuals often rely on Medicaid for insurance, but the transition to adulthood can, and often does, impact their enrollment status. In continuing to examine...
Study: Southern states may have borne brunt of COVID-19 mental health impact
LAWRENCE — A new study appearing today in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE shows how federal and state lockdowns and health mandates implemented to curb the spread...
In schools that could benefit most, building relationships is key to increasing capacity for nutrition education programming
Philadelphia, June 8, 2023 – The US Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) provides nutrition programming to individuals with low income, including students...
Taurine may be a key to longer and healthier life
NEW YORK, NY—A deficiency of taurine—a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods—is a driver of aging in animals, according to a...
