Weak spot in pathogenic bacteria
ClpX-ClpP protein complex could be starting point for new antibioticsCredit: Dr. Christos Gatsogiannis / MPI of Molecular Physiology Antibiotics are still the most important weapon...
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A breath test for opioids
Credit: Cristina Davis, UC Davis A test to detect opioid drugs in exhaled breath has been developed by engineers and physicians at the University of...
Newborn baby deaths in Africa targeted in $68M initiative
NEST360° will work with sub-Saharan hospitals to transform infant careCredit: Graphic by E. Andrade-Guerrero/Rice 360° LONDON -- (Oct. 4, 2019) -- Hundreds of thousands of...
Three gravitational-wave detectors sign agreement to begin joint observation
Collaboration will enable pinpointing origin of gravitational-wave eventsCredit: ICRR The world's three principal gravitational-wave detectors -- LIGO in the U.S., Virgo in Italy, and now...
Were hot, humid summers the key to life’s origins?
Credit: Bracher Lab, Saint Louis University. Take-Aways Uncovering how the first biological molecules (like proteins and DNA) arose is a major goal for researchers attempting...
Scientists create brain-mimicking environment to grow 3D tissue models of brain tumors
Use of brain-like extracellular matrix allows cell growth and treatment to more closely replicate physiological responseCredit: Disha Sood & David Kaplan, Tufts University MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE and...
Some ICU admissions may be preventable, saving money and improving care
Credit: ATS Oct. 4, 2019--Many admissions to the intensive care unit may be preventable, potentially decreasing health care costs and improving care, according to new...
2000-year-old Herculaneum Scrolls from Institut de France studied at Diamond Light Source
Researchers led by the renowned ancient artefacts decoder, Professor Brent Seales, will be using Diamond, the UK's national synchrotron science facility in the heart of...
Hurricane hero: EMILY vehicle a successful partnership between navy, industry
Credit: (Photo courtesy of Hydronalix) ARLINGTON, Va.--Last month--a day after Hurricane Dorian finished lashing Abaco Island in the Bahamas--a chaotic scene greeted the first disaster...
How effective is body cooling in patients that experience cardiac arrest?
Credit: Michigan Medicine ANN ARBOR, Mich. - While body temperature cooling is not a new treatment tactic for patients who experience cardiac arrest, a new...
Patients say ask before using medical records for research
Learning health care systems using electronic medical records for quality improvement and research should seek patient consentCredit: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center ANN ARBOR,...
WVU researchers study link between low birth weight and cardiovascular risk
Credit: Greg Ellis/West Virginia University Low birth weight is linked not only to poor health outcomes at birth but also to chronic health conditions later...
Toxin promotes cattle-to-cattle transmission of deadly Escherichia coli strains
Credit: Fitzgerald SF, et al. (2019) Shiga toxin subtype 2a (Stx2a) may play a key role in promoting the colonization and transmission of life-threatening Escherichia...
NASA finds a transitioning cyclone Mitag filling the sea of Japan
Credit: Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS). NASA's Terra satellite passed over the Sea of Japan on Oct. 3 and...
Massive filaments fuel the growth of galaxies and supermassive black holes
Credit: Joshua Borrow using C-EAGLE Joshua Borrow using C-EAGLE Joshua Borrow using C-EAGLE An international group of scientists led by the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering...
