Bird and reptile tears aren’t so different from human tears
Credit: Arianne P. Oriá Bird and reptile tears aren't so unlike our own, shows a new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. But the differences...
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‘Madsen’ wheat as source of disease resistance
Credit: courtesy of Arron Carter A plant breeder's goal is to release cultivars that are commercially economical and environmentally sustainable. Breeders never know how well...
New super-resolution method reveals fine details without constantly needing to zoom in
Credit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering Since the early 1930s, electron microscopy has provided unprecedented access to the alien world of the extraordinarily small,...
Preliminary study of 300+ COVID-19 patients suggests convalescent plasma therapy effective
American Journal of Pathology publishes efficacy results from Houston Methodist clinical trialCredit: Houston Methodist HOUSTON-(Aug. 12, 2020) - A preliminary analysis of an ongoing study...
Public health consequences of policing homelessness
Credit: UNSPLASH: Photo credits go to Matt Collamer Two weeks ago, Colorado State Patrol troopers began clearing out nearly 200 residents from homeless encampments that...
‘Reelin’ in a new treatment for multiple sclerosis
Depleting key protein could protect against conditions marked by chronic inflammationCredit: UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS - Aug. 12, 2020 - In an animal model...
Swallowing this colonoscopy-like bacteria grabber could reveal secrets about your health
Credit: Purdue University photo/Mark Simons Your gut bacteria could say a lot about you, such as why you're diabetic or how you respond to certain...
Some dinosaurs could fly before they were birds
Updated evolutionary tree and biomechanical estimates of feathered dinosaurs and early birds show powered flight may have evolved in these animals at least three different...
Zeroing out their own zap
Time-shifted inhibition helps electric fish ignore their own signalsCredit: Matasaburo Fukutomi/Tsunehiko Kohashi Electric fish generate electric pulses to communicate with other fish and sense their...
Searching the ancient depths of a reptilian genome yields insight into all vertebrates
Credit: Nicola Nelson AMES, Iowa - Scientists searching the most ancient corners of the genome of a reptile native to New Zealand found patterns that...
Researchers identify a protein that may help SARS-CoV-2 spread rapidly through cells
Key characteristics of virus could aid in development of treatment for COVID-19Credit: Eric Ross and Sean Cascarina/Colorado State University Eric Ross and Sean Cascarina, biochemistry...
Improving treatment of spinal cord injuries
Osmotic therapy device reduces swelling to prevent secondary injuries in ratsCredit: Victor Rodgers/UC Riverside When injured, the spinal cord swells, restricting blood flow, resulting in...
Human milk based fortifiers improve health outcomes for the smallest premature babies
Researchers compare traditional cows milk based fortifiers with human milk based alternativeCredit: MU Sinclair School of Nursing COLUMBIA, Mo. - More than 380,000 babies are...
Study provides insights into how Zika virus suppresses the host immune system
UC Riverside-led research advances vaccine and drug development against the virusCredit: Song lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif -- A research team led by scientists at...
JHU robotic system remotely controls ventilators in COVID-19 patient rooms
Device could save on PPE and restore more time for patient careCredit: Will Kirk, Johns Hopkins University A new robotic system allows medical staff to...