Media registration now open for 30th EORTC-NCI-AACR symposium
Journalists can now register online for the 30th EORTC-NCI-AACR symposium on "Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics", which takes place in Dublin, Ireland, 13-16 November 2018....
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Biological signalling processes in intelligent materials
Credit: Wilfried Weber Scientists from the University of Freiburg have developed materials systems that are composed of biological components and polymer materials and are capable...
Allergies: Mugwort pollen as main source of airborne endotoxins
Credit: J. Buters / Technical University of Munich A wide range of airborne substances can cause respiratory problems for asthma sufferers. These include bacteria and...
Memorization test & resting state EEG components in mild & subjective cognitive impairment
Researchers at the University of Trieste have found that using a nonlinear approach in EEG analysis in combination with a cognitive task during EEG recordings...
Lateral gene transfer enables chemical protection of beetles against antagonistic fungi
Credit: photo/©: Laura Flórez Like all other living organisms, animals face the challenge of fending off enemies. Using chemical weaponry can be an effective strategy...
Traditional Tibetan medicine exposes people and environment to high mercury levels
Many people view the Tibetan Plateau, or "Roof of the World," as a pristine alpine environment, largely untouched by pollution. But researchers, reporting in ACS'...
New research shows little effect of omega 3 on risk of heart disease, stroke or death
Omega 3 is a type of fat. Small amounts of omega 3 fats are essential for good health, and they can be found in the...
Fatty liver disease pandemic needs ‘gold standard’ human-relevant research
BRUSSELS (16 July 2018) - A new study by scientists from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel calls for a new gold standard in research to treat...
AI technology could help protect water supplies
Progress on new artificial intelligence (AI) technology could make monitoring at water treatment plants cheaper and easier and help safeguard public health. Researchers at the...
Quick soil test aims to determine nitrogen need
Credit: Steve W. Culman Healthy soil contributes to healthy crops. Farmers know this, so they do what they can to ensure their soil is in...
Omega 3 supplements have little or no heart or vascular health benefit
New evidence published today shows there is little or no effect of omega 3 supplements on our risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death....
Research on British teeth unlocks potential for new insights into ancient diets
Credit: Camilla Speller, University of York. Goofy, yellow and crooked: British smiles have sometimes had a less-than-flattering international image, but a new study has put...
Early supper associated with lower risk of breast and prostate cancer
Credit: ISGlobal Having an early supper or leaving an interval of at least two hours before going to bed are both associated with a lower...
Overuse of antibiotics not what the doctor ordered
Credit: QUT With increased use of antibiotics worldwide linked to growing antibiotic resistance, a world-first study co-authored by a QUT researcher has highlighted the growing...
Sunscreen reduces melanoma risk by 40 per cent in young people
A world-first study led by University of Sydney has found that Australians aged 18-40 years who were regular users of sunscreen in childhood reduced their...
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