Normally harmless cell molecule triggers neuron death
Finding could lead to better understanding, new treatments for strokeCredit: Wanli Liu A vital intermediate in normal cell metabolism is also, in the right context,...
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Cell study suggests pesticide exposure may increase COVID-19 susceptibility
Inflammation-induced mechanism might be linked with higher infection risk for veterans and people with metabolic disordersCredit: Saurabh Chatterjee, PhD, University of South Carolina A new...
12 open arms in NCI-MATCH treatment trial await patients with advanced or rare cancers
A new study arm opens, expanding patients' potential to qualify for the trial when they may not have other options; the available treatments target tumor...
Drug derived from Kentucky-grown plant shows promise for ovarian cancer treatment
Credit: UK HealthCare Marketing LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 20, 2021) - A new study from University of Kentucky Markey Cancer researchers shows that Artemisia annua, a...
Researchers say prescribing opioids for pain relief after knee surgery is unnecessary
Henry Ford Health System study finds that a non-opioid approach is just as effectiveCredit: Henry Ford Health System DETROIT (April 26, 2021) - A new...
National lab, municipal power utility test energy storage for small hydropower generation
Credit: INL photo by Chris Morgan Idaho National Laboratory has turned to its own backyard to test how small hydropower plants can serve as reliable...
Moms–It’s OK to ask for help. Here’s how.
Proven psychological strategies for moms.Credit: Paul Gordon New York, NY--Every mom is a Wonder Woman, no doubt about it. But too often--in pandemic times and...
AGS honors Dr. Megan Huisingh-Scheetz with Arti Hurria Memorial Award
Credit: Megan Huisingh-Scheetz New York (April 26, 2021)--The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation today conferred one of their newest...
Results of study could be biggest rehab advance in decades for patients after stroke
Patients who incorporated vagus nerve simulation during physical or occupational therapy showed 2-3 times the improvement in arm and hand functionCredit: John Shaw Results of...
What spurs people to save the planet? Stories or facts?
Johns Hopkins study finds it depends on whether you're Republican or DemocratCredit: Johns Hopkins University With climate change looming, what must people hear to convince...
Hydrocracking our way to recycling plastic waste
UD researchers report possible solutions for hard-to-recycle plasticsCredit: Photo by Evan Krape Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills every year. It's a...
New study shows microbes trap massive amounts of carbon
Credit: Photo by Tom Owens. Violent continental collisions and volcanic eruptions are not things normally associated with comfortable conditions for life. However, a new study,...
2Exciting: Innovative training network for early career researcher education in 2D research
Credit: 2Exciting The trainees will study the fundamental physics of the light-matter interaction in two-dimensional semiconductor materials to develop innovative optoelectronic devices for telecommunications and...
Scrubbing paleontological data
The winning entry of the Open Research Challenge (ORC) offers a solution for cleaning paleontological dataCredit: Picture: Joe Flannery Sutherland The Open Research Challenge 2020,...
Mental health promotes children’s physical activity during lockdown
Study shows interrelation of psychic well-being, physical activity, and screen time for children and adolescentsCredit: Lydia Albrecht, KIT According to the Motorik-Modul-Längsschnittstudie (MoMo, Motor Module...
