Brazil-endemic plant genus Mcvaughia highlights diversity in a unique biome
The new genus is found exclusively in the recently recognized Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests biomeCredit: I.R. Guesdon A new species of the Brazil-endemic small genus...
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Gender-SMART — a European partnership on gender issues in agricultural and life sciences
As the European Commission marks 20 years of policies devoted to supporting gender equality in research and innovation, CIRAD is beginning its coordination of a...
UMN researchers 3D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments
Researchers create the first 3D in vitro model capable of isolating specific metastatic cells MINNEAPOLIS, MN- February 11, 2019 - University of Minnesota researchers have...
Research characterizes evolution of pathway for reproductive fitness in flowering plants
Previously, this pathway was thought to be present only in grasses ST. LOUIS, MO, February 11, 2019 - Small RNAs (sRNAs) are key regulators involved...
Massachusetts General study identifies brain cells that modulate behavioral response to threats
A team of investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for Regenerative Medicine has identified a population of brain cells that appears to play...
Interaction between immune factors triggers cancer-promoting chronic inflammation
Mass. General study finds that blocking IL-33/Treg axis prevents development of skin and colon cancer in mice with chronic inflammationCredit: Amir Ameri, MGH Center for...
Human enhancement: Is it good for society?
Human enhancement technologies are opening up tremendous new possibilities. But they're also raising important questions about what it means to be human, and what is...
Bias may affect providers' knowledge of transgender health
Study suggests that increased hours of education related to caring for transgender patients may not correlate to more competent care ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- People...
Re-establishing oyster beds to maximize their ecological benefits
New GIS-based tool identifies best locations Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a mapping tool that identifies sites for re-establishing oyster reefs that...
New therapeutic target found for aggressive pediatric cancers with few treatment options
Preclinical study identifies vulnerability in orphan cancers with SMARCB1 mutations, spurs launch of Phase II clinical trialCredit: MD Anderson Cancer Center Researchers at The University...
Study: Aquaculture does little, if anything, to conserve wild fisheries
New research finds that aquaculture, or fish farming, does not help conserve wild fisheries. "Our fundamental question with this study was: does fish farming conserve...
In time for Valentine's Day: Are we the loneliest generation?
Contrary to common celief, Hebrew U. researcher says declining marriage rates may be the solution for loneliness, not the problemCredit: University of California Press. Despite...
Scientists to test light therapy as relief from painful side effect of cancer treatment
Light therapy has potential to replace opioids in treatment of mucositis, a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapyCredit: Douglas Levere, University at Buffalo...
Button cell batteries: Swallowing can lead to severe health damage in small children
The BfR and BfR Committee for the Assessment of Intoxications advise parents to keep batteries out of the reach of children "We therefore advise all...
Access to federally qualified health centers does not translate into lower rates of ED use
Credit: LAUREN MALONEY, MD, STONY BROOK MEDICINE DES PLAINES, IL -- There is no association between access to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and emergency...