Turning climate change from a 'tragedy of the commons' to positive action
Credit: J Adger Climate change must no longer be viewed as a "tragedy of the commons", researchers say. December marks the 50th anniversary of the...
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Arc welding fume is detrimental to human health
Chemical compounds formed in the process of arc welding and infiltrating the human body through the respiratory system are toxic because they contain metal oxidation...
Study examines effects of different opioids on driving performance
Credit: Dr. H Gjerde Taking opioids for the treatment of pain has been associated with increased risks of crashing among drivers, but it is unknown...
Can rice filter water from ag fields?
Research considers pesticide-cleansing properties of rice plantsCredit: Matt Moore Rice is a staple food crop of 20 percent of the world's population. It's also grown...
Switch for the regeneration of nerve cell insulation
Disorders such as multiple sclerosis cause the insulation layer of neural pathways to degenerate. New findings might facilitate a novel approach for pharmacological therapy.Credit: RUB,...
St. Jude research into leukemia, sickle cell and other blood disorders presented at ASH
The 2018 annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology will include research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital that stretches from the laboratory to...
Study sheds light on alcohol misuse among never-deployed reservists
Problem alcohol use more common among Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers who have greater negative emotions over having never been deployedCredit: University at Buffalo...
A bastard seal from the past reveals the potential for human hybrids
Almost ninety years ago on a freezing January morning, the keepers of the Stockholm Zoo in Sweden discovered a dead seal pup in their seal...
Patients with cancer are more at risk of complications following heart procedure
Research led by Keele University suggests that patients with cancer who undergo a common heart procedure have worse short-term clinical outcomes compared to non-cancer patients,...
System can rapidly and accurately detect tumor margins during breast cancer surgery
Scientists from the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR), Osaka University, and collaborators have developed a new rapid and inexpensive way to accurately detect the...
MDI Biological Laboratory scientist receives scientific innovation award
Vicki P. Losick, Ph.D., is first recipient of award in honor of William ProcterCredit: MDI Biological Laboratory BAR HARBOR, MAINE -- Vicki P. Losick, Ph.D.,...
Immunotherapy keeps some advanced head and neck cancer patients alive for over three years
A new immunotherapy can greatly extend the lives of a proportion of people with advanced head and neck cancer, with some living for three years...
Researchers alleviate Schizophrenia symptoms in new mouse models
Restoring brain cell receptors helps restore normal behaviorCredit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Despite extensive research efforts, schizophrenia remains one of the least...
App helps breast cancer survivors improve health after treatment
Study patients achieved goals with real-time access to dietitians and physiciansCredit: Houston Methodist Breast cancer survivors who used a smartphone app created at Houston Methodist...
Towards a treatment for gluten intolerance
While mutations of the ion-channel CFTR cause cystic fibrosis, its inhibition may serve as a target for addressing celiac disease Heidelberg, 30 November 2018 -...
