Cutting-edge discovery points to potential treatment for NEC in preemies
Scientists discover how to prevent disease in an animal model, offer a new direction toward treatment strategy Cutting-edge discovery in the lab of Catherine Hunter,...
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KIT tests sector coupling in real-world lab
SEKO project tests strategies and technologies for climate-friendly interconnection of energy systems on the real-world lab scale -- BMBF funding of EUR 6.5 millionCredit: Sebastian...
Certain strains of bacteria associated with diabetic wounds that do not heal
Penn study implicates microbes in impaired wound healing that can lead to amputationCredit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA - Whether a wound--such as a diabetic foot ulcer--heals...
From nata de coco to computer screens: Cellulose gets a chance to shine
Researchers at Osaka University meticulously measured the optical birefringence of highly aligned cellulose nanofibers, paving the way for sharper television, computer, and smartphone screensCredit: Osaka...
Engineering researcher uses network science to understand how materials work
Credit: Courtesy of Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Network science is how mathematicians and software designers construct complicated social networks like Facebook. But a...
Growing a cerebral tract in a microscale brain model
Tokyo - It takes a lot of connections to create human intelligence. Brain function depends on contacts between multiple regions within the brain. To study...
Timing of steroid shots before rotator cuff surgery affects infection risk
April 18, 2019 - For patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, previous steroid injections into the shoulder don't increase the risk...
How to break up with a dentist: New dental technology which doubles the life of seals
Credit: © NUST MISIS Scientists from NUST MISIS have presented innovative antibacterial compositions for materials used in permanent dental fillings - pickling gel, washing fluid...
Could computer games help farmers adapt to climate change?
Scientists from Sweden and Finland say gaming presents both challenges and benefits for communicating climate change methods to farmers Web-based gaming, such as simulation games,...
Female medical students report higher rates of feeling intimidated in surgical attachments
New research led by RCSI identifies challenges in increasing numbers of female surgeons Thursday, 18 April 2019 -- A greater number of female medical students...
Nature: When lightning strikes — the LOFAR radio telescope is watching closely
Lightning still is a poorly understood phenomenon -- LOFAR radio telescope measures so far unknown structures and discharge processes -- research at KIT has laid...
Light and peptides: New method diversifies natural building blocks of life
Credit: J. Waser/EPFL Discovering new biological targets is a critical part of our ongoing battle against diseases. Over the years, scientists have made impressive progress...
Management and outcomes of aortic dissection in pregnancy with Marfan Syndrome
This article by Dr. Ayman El-Menyarand et al. is published in Current Vascular Pharmacology, 2019 Hemodynamic adaptations taking place during pregnancy increases the risk of...
Tiny, fast, accurate technology on the radar
Credit: © 2019 KAUST Radar technology has been used for decades in aviation, defense and speed-camera technology. Now, a team at KAUST, in collaboration with...
Turning an old enemy into a helpful friend
Half our genome is basically foreign, derived from viruses. Obviously, the invasion of such foreign elements can deregulate critical biological processes, and lead to disease....
