WVU oncologist researches new treatment for cervical and vaginal cancers
Credit: WVU/University Relations MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Cervical cancer can be insidious. Changes to the cervix are often detected with a pap smear, but for those with limited...
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Loud and clear: ONR program officer honored for hearing work with sailors
Credit: Photo courtesy of Thais Morata. ARLINGTON, Va.--Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a far-reaching and expensive problem for the U.S. Navy. Hearing loss and tinnitus...
WeDraw: A new multi-sensory teaching method for math and geometry by using dance and music
Funded by the EU and coordinated by IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, WeDraw produced serious games, where mathematical concepts are associated with sounds and movements. More...
Uncovering a 'smoking gun' of biological aging clocks
A newly discovered ribosomal DNA (rDNA) clock can be used to accurately determine an individual's chronological and biological age, according to research led by Harvard...
Can we repair the brain? The promise of stem cell technologies for treating parkinson's disease
Despite challenges, new advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering show potential for better cell replacement therapies, say experts in a special supplement to...
Statins could protect against motor neurone disease
High cholesterol has been found to be a possible risk factor for the development of motor neurone disease (MND), according to a large study of...
'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease
Scientists around the world are still struggling to understand Alzheimer's better in order to be able to treat and potentially prevent the development of the...
In zebrafish eggs, most rapidly growing cell inhibits neighbors through mechanical signals
Scientists at IST Austria discover new mechanism for lateral inhibition of cells- Study published in CellCredit: Peng Xia "The winner takes it all, the loser...
Aloe sanguinalis, a new red Aloe from Somaliland
Credit: Barkworth M, et al. Aloe sanguinalis, or Somali Red Aloe, forms large, conspicuous clumps and has blood red sap. Its can easily be spotted...
Decolonization protocol can prevent dangerous infections among discharged hospital patients
Antiseptic soap, mouthwash, and nose ointment after hospital discharge reduced infections and infection-associated hospitalizations due to MRSA in high-risk patients Hospital patients who have methicillin-resistant...
Diet could help runners beat stomach issues
New research shows that low FODMAP foods reduce gastrointestinal symptoms Research indicates that cutting out specific foods can alleviate the gastrointestinal issues some people experience...
Lipoproteins behave 'almost like a tiny Velcro ball'
Genetics determines some proteins in HDL, but others are picked up by chance Cholesterol carried in high-density lipoprotein particles, or HDL cholesterol, has been dubbed...
The smallest skeletons in the marine world observed in 3D by synchrotron techniques
Credit: NASA Coccolithophores are microscopic marine algae that use carbon dioxide to grow and release carbon dioxide when they create their miniature calcite shells. These...
Artificial intelligence to boost Earth system science
A study by German scientists shows that artificial intelligence can substantially improve our understanding of the climate and the Earth systemCredit: (© Martin Jung) A...
Heart research gets $4.1 million boost on Valentine's Day
Two Clemson University researchers receive R01 grantsCredit: Clemson University Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and romance, but the holiday has also become...
