New affiliation to advance therapies for rare diseases
The University of Oxford and Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals joint program combines capabilities to improve treatment options globally for patients with rare diseases...
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Warm seas scatter fish
Climate change is shifting productivity of fisheries worldwide Fish provide a vital source of protein for over half the world's population, with over 56 million...
Brain processes concrete and abstract words differently
Review of imaging studies finds specific brain regions process types of word meanings separately Rockville, Md. (February 28, 2019)--A new review explores the different areas...
Hybrid material may outperform graphene in several applications
A structure comprising a molybdenum disulfide monolayer on an azobenzene substrate could be used to build a highly compactable and malleable quasi-two-dimensional transistor powered by...
New study links electronic cigarettes and wheezing in adults
Credit: University of Rochester Medical Center Electronic cigarette use ("vaping") is associated with wheezing in adults, according to a new study published in the journal...
Lipid-filled particle may work with immune system to keep fat healthy
The particles, discovered in mice, may activate immune function and could play a role in preventing metabolic disorders NEW YORK, NY (Feb 28, 2019)--Researchers have...
Tracking food leads to losing pounds
Those who tracked food and weight lost pounds in new Duke studyCredit: Duke University DURHAM, N.C. -- Without following a particular diet, overweight people who...
Study shows economic burden of dengue fever
A PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases press releaseCredit: Lee, et al (2019) Dengue fever is a major public health concern in many parts of South-East Asia...
Pan-filovirus T-cell vaccine protects mice from Ebola and Marburg
Credit: Rahim et al. (2019) Vaccines that induce protective T-cell responses could protect against members across the filovirus family, according to a study published February...
No wires, more cuddles: Sensors are first to monitor babies in the NICU without wires
Soft, flexible sensors provide clinical-grade measurements, allow physical bonding between baby and parentCredit: Northwestern University EVANSTON, Ill. --- An interdisciplinary Northwestern University team has developed...
Researchers use health data tools to rapidly detect sepsis in newborns
CHOP study uses automated models to identify sepsis before clinical recognitionCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Automated programs can identify which sick infants in a neonatal...
Hall effect becomes viscous in graphene
Researchers at the University of Manchester in the UK have discovered that electrons in graphene act like a very unique liquid Researchers at The University...
Online reviews after ‘tummy tuck’ — Cosmetic results aren’t the only factor affecting positive ratings
February 28, 2019 - For patients undergoing "tummy tuck" surgery (abdominoplasty), satisfaction with the aesthetic outcome is the main factor affecting whether they write a...
New blueprint for understanding, predicting and optimizing complex nanoparticles
Guidelines have the potential to transform the fields of optoelectronics, bio-imaging and energy harvestingCredit: Northwestern University Northwestern University researchers have developed a blueprint for understanding...
Team clinic: empowering youth to take back their healthcare
CHLA awarded $1.36M grant to adapt innovative model of diabetes care Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been awarded a $1.36M grant from The Leona M....
