The AGA Research Foundation funds 52 promising research projects
Bethesda, MD (May 7, 2019) -- The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is thrilled to announce the 52 researchers selected to receive funding through the AGA...
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Freshwater mussel shells were material of choice for prehistoric craftsmen
A new study suggests that 6000-years-ago people across Europe shared a cultural tradition of using freshwater mussel shells to craft ornaments.Credit: Jérôme Thomas (UMR CNRS...
Maternal nut consumption during pregnancy linked to improvements in neurodevelopment in children
Nuts are known to help reduce the risk of hypertension, oxidative stress and diabetes and they may exercise a protective effect against cognitive decline in...
Global health benefits of climate action offset costs
Reducing carbon emissions while improving health is economically attractive, study showsThe price tag for cutting global emissions may seem expensive, until the human toll of...
Arsenic in drinking water may change heart structure
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging Journal Report DALLAS, May 7, 2019 - Drinking water that is contaminated with arsenic may lead to thickening of the heart's main...
New open source software eases the pain of multiple UI designs
Open source software to make user interface design easier for different screens is being launched today The time-consuming and labour-intensive task of designing multiple user...
Study shows adult tourniquet suitable for school-age children
Nemours' researchers explore military technique due to prevalence of school shootings WILMINGTON, Del. (May 7, 2019) - Researchers with Nemours Children's Health System have shown...
Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports
Researchers seek to increase independence of travelers with vision impairmentsCredit: Carnegie Mellon University PITTSBURGH--Carnegie Mellon University researchers say a smart suitcase that warns blind users...
Side-by-side comparison on point of care tests for blood’s ability to clot
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (May 7, 2019) - During big procedures like open heart surgery, patients need anticoagulants to prevent...
A moody gut often accompanies depression — new study helps explain why
NEW YORK, NY (May 7, 2019)--For people with depression, gastrointestinal distress is a common additional burden, and a new study suggests that for some, the...
New podcast series highlights human stories behind transformational research
Gain an insight into the fascinating world of research with the How Researchers Changed the World podcast, which launches todayCredit: Taylor & Francis Group Gain...
Merging cell datasets, panorama style
Algorithm stitches multiple datasets into a single 'panorama,' which could provide new insights for medical and biological studies. A new algorithm developed by MIT researchers...
Transplanting gut bacteria alters depression-related behavior, brain inflammation in animals
CHOP researchers: Knowledge of stress biology may eventually yield bacterial treatments for psychiatric disordersCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Scientists have shown that transplanting gut bacteria,...
Exploring new treatments for autoimmune diseases
Credit: Michigan Medicine More than 50 million Americans are affected by an autoimmune disease, with women at an increased risk for developing one. "Autoimmune conditions...
Reduction and loss of SNAP benefits tied to increased food insecurity and poor health among working
BOSTON--Families with young children who experienced a reduction or cutoff in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits because of increased income were more likely to...
