Study shows hope for fighting disease known as Ebola of frogs
Credit: William Hawthorne Despite widespread infection, some frog populations are surviving a deadly disease that is the equivalent of mankind's Ebola virus. The reason --genetic...
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UTMB develops drug to rejuvenate muscle cells
Elderly to feel fitter, faster and strongerCredit: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston GALVESTON, Texas - Researchers from The University of Texas Medical...
Researchers find genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use
FDA- and NIH-funded study finds unexpected sensory variant exclusive to African-Americans A genetic variant found only in people of African descent significantly increases a smoker's...
Biologists identify honeybee 'clean' genes known for improving survival
York University research may help save rapidly declining bees TORONTO, February 15, 2019 - The key to breeding disease-resistant honeybees could lie in a group...
Brain-computer interface, promise of restoring communication discussed at AAAS presentation
Brain-computer interfaces promise to restore communication for individuals with severe speech and physical impairments. Current brain computer interfaces share many features of high-tech, conventional augmentative...
A new study looks at ways to cut roadkill numbers for small and medium-sized mammals
Traffic on the expanded Highway 175 from Quebec City to the Saguenay has been a cause of death for thousands of small and medium-sized mammalsCredit:...
Elk avoid beetle-killed forest areas
Credit: Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Loss of the heat-shielding forest canopy and the obstacle of fallen trees have caused elk to avoid...
Study suggests Chilean food regulations are changing food perceptions, norms, behaviors
Food regulations targeted at reducing obesity make a positive impact on those most likely to purchase the family's food - mothers. A study conducted jointly...
Patented drug therapy for lung condition has been exclusively optioned to Theratome Bio
Proteins from adult stem cells might reduce inflammation caused by Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeCredit: Theratome Bio INDIANAPOLIS -- A patented Indiana University School of Medicine...
E-cig users develop some of the same cancer-related molecular changes as cigarette smokers
USC study in vapers, smokers suggests the devices aren't as benign as many believeCredit: pixabay If you think vaping is benign, think again. A small...
Winning Science's annual 'Dance Your Ph.D.' contest, physicist depicts electrons swinging on superconducting wires
Dance video shows 'unsociable' particles becoming 'joyful' pairs Scientific research can be a lonely pursuit. And for Pramodh Senarath Yapa, a physicist at the University...
Brain discovery explains a great mystery of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Credit: Dan Addison | University Communications One of the great mysteries of neuroscience may finally have an answer: Scientists at the University of Virginia School...
Why some brain tumors respond to immunotherapy
Study could help identify patients with glioblastoma who are most likely to respond to immunotherapy. NEW YORK, NY (February 15, 2019)-- Columbia researchers have learned...
Linking sensing to signaling during plant immunity
Credit: Deepak Bhandari & Dmitry Lapin Plant defense against invading pathogens relies upon effective recognition of non-self organisms and a subsequent signaling response characterized by...
Hypofractionated RT should be considered new practice standard for men with low risk prostate cancer
NRG Oncology trial affirms hypofractionated radiotherapy should be considered new practice standard for men with low risk prostate cancer Results from the NRG Oncology clinical...
