For outdoor workers, extreme heat poses extreme danger
Las Vegas (May 11, 2022) - Working outdoors during periods of extreme heat can cause discomfort, heat stress, or heat illnesses – all growing concerns...
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Oncoscience: Altos Labs and the quest for immortality – Dr. Blagosklonny’s perspective
BUFFALO, NY- May 11, 2022 – A new research perspective was published in Oncoscience journal by Mikhail Blagosklonny, M.D., Ph.D., entitled, “Altos Labs and the...
Structure of ‘gliding bird’ plant protein could lead to better crops
Biologist Xinnian Dong says her “best Christmas gift ever” arrived in the form of a phone call. The call was from her longtime friend and collaborator at...
Life after death for the human eye: Vision scientists revive light-sensing cells in organ donor eyes
Salt Lake City, Utah—Scientists have revived light-sensing neuron cells in organ donor eyes and restored communication between them as part of a series of discoveries...
Hepatitis: 3D structure determination of the ‘gateway’ to the liver
Though an essential gateway to the liver, NTCP had not been well described until now. Na+-taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide (NTCP) is a protein located exclusively in...
Exploring the ocean’s thin skin
The uppermost layer of the oceans is a very special but as yet little explored part of the planet. Less than a millimetre thick, this...
Re-defining the choice of surgery in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition that causes non-cancerous (benign) tumors in various organs of the body, including in the brain. It...
Online retail images reveal skin tone discrepancies
ITHACA, N.Y. -- When Lee Humphreys ’99 noticed that models for a retail company – one known for its diversity – appeared lighter-skinned in still photos...
Seeing more species at the coast improves wellbeing – New research reveals yet another benefit of biodiversity
Seeing a larger number of species on urban coastlines - from marine animals to seaweed - is likely to improve the wellbeing of local people...
Clemson scientists discover new tools to fight potentially deadly Protozoa that has pregnant women avoiding cat litter boxes
Many doctors caution their pregnant patients to avoid cat feces; even the family pet’s litter box is off-limits. Now, a group of researchers from Clemson...
A study by the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology investigates mercury contamination in freshwater lakes in Korea
During the 1950s and 1960s, Minamata Bay in Japan was the site of widespread mercury poisoning caused by the consumption of fish containing methylmercury—a toxic...
New research to understand how the brain handles optical illusions and makes predictions
By Rachel Tompa, Ph.D. / Allen InstituteCredit: Allen Institute / Erik Dinnel By Rachel Tompa, Ph.D. / Allen Institute What’s going on in our brains when we...
New research finds that preference for remaining is key to successful immigration
New research finds that policies granting permanent residency to immigrants conditional on acquiring host country skills - like language - are most likely to generate...
A nontoxic glue for plywood – from glucose, citric acid
The go-to materials for building home furniture, décor and floors are composite wood products that come in large sheets. But the glues and resins holding...
Banana spots can help tackle food waste – study finds
Banana peels hold the key to reducing tonnes of food waste. A new study released in Physical Biology reveals how the browning of this household staple can be explained...
