Robots to autocomplete Soldier tasks, new study suggests
Credit: US Army graphic Smart phones autocorrect in texting, search engines autocomplete queries, and mapping applications redirect navigation in real-time to avoid slowed traffic. These...
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Bacterial nanowire mystery solved
Credit: Yale University Deep in the ocean or underground, where there is no oxygen, Geobacter bacteria "breathe" by projecting tiny protein filaments called "nanowires" into...
Harnessing the power of solar to enhance the electric grid
ASU to develop grid management tools to enhance power system reliability and resiliency Arizona State University researchers are set to receive a $3.6 million award...
Ready, steady, go: 2 new studies reveal the steps in plant immune receptor activation
Credit: Jijie Chai Although separated by more than one billion years of evolution, plants and animals have hit upon similar immune strategies to protect themselves...
Understanding microbial communities in fractured shales goal of NSF-sponsored project
Taking a deep dive into metabolic pathways introduced undergroundCredit: Mike Wilkins/Colorado State University Many invisible microbes like bacteria, fungi and archaea find a way to...
Poverty leaves a mark on our genes
Study's findings challenge understandings of genes as fixed features of our biology EVANSTON, Ill. --- A new Northwestern University study challenges prevailing understandings of genes...
Using a promiscuous inhibitor to uncover cancer drug targets
Scientists at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a method that exploits the multitargeted nature of a chemical inhibitor to pinpoint...
Severe psychological distress and daily cannabis use: Implications for mental health?
April 4, 2019 -- Daily cannabis use increased significantly from 2008 to 2016 among those with and without past-month serious psychological distress (SPD) and use...
Standardizing last names and addresses leads to better patient record matching
Credit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS - Standardizing last names and address information can improve the linking of patient health records by as much as 8 percent...
Visualization strategies may backfire on consumers pursuing health goals
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as eating healthy...
New PET imaging biomarker could better predict progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: Credit: Focke C, Blume T, Zott B, Shi Y, et al. Researchers have discovered a way to better predict progression of Alzheimer's disease. By...
DOD funds evaluation of behavioral intervention for autism spectrum disorder
The Department of Defense is providing $7 million to better understand how much and which components of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are the most effective...
Should I cut down on carbs? Find out at EuroHeartCare 2019
2 to 4 May in Milan, Italy: Should I cut down on carbs? Find out at EuroHeartCare 2019. It's just one of many topics covered...
The decline of state-level IVC filter utilization
Medicare and private insurance analysis After a period of prior growth, national inferior vena cava (IVC) filter utilization in the Medicare population has markedly declined...
Children requiring thyroid surgery have better outcomes at high-volume surgery centers
Of nearly 500 patients seen at CHOP's Pediatric Thyroid Center, very few needed to return to the ORCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, April 4,...
