How do older adults fare after hip fracture?
Research summary from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Hip fractures in older adults can be extremely serious, and often result in chronic illness,...
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UBC scientists find high mutation rates within huge, old-growth trees
Study provides clues on how trees evolve to surviveCredit: TJ Watt The towering, hundred-year-old Sitka spruce trees growing in the heart of Vancouver Island's Carmanah...
Life is tough but so are worms — thanks to mom
Insulin signaling helps hungry mother worms make sure the next generation fares better in the face of famineCredit: Image courtesy of Jim Jordan, Duke University...
Breaching a ‘carbon threshold’ could lead to mass extinction
Carbon dioxide emissions may trigger a reflex in the carbon cycle, with devastating consequences, study finds. In the brain, when neurons fire off electrical signals...
UTA researchers identify genetic pathway that could enhance survival of coral
Credit: The University of Texas at Arlington Three researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have made a groundbreaking discovery that could enhance the...
Sneaky mating may be in female damselfies’ interest
New research on damselflies in northern Africa suggests that females may facilitate the reproductive success of inferior males when their health is at riskCredit: Photo...
Does genetic testing pose psychosocial risks?
A new special report published by The Hastings Center reveals some harms, but too many variables for "one-size-fits-all" answers. For the last quarter century, researchers...
Tracing the roots: Mapping a vegetable family tree for better food
Genetic testing developed by MU scientists could aid in developing new and healthier dietsCredit: University of Missouri Human genetic testing has evolved over the recent...
Portland State study shows ways to reduce extreme heat in city neighborhoods
Credit: Portland State University Portland State study demonstrates how plants, trees and reflective materials can reduce extreme heat in city neighborhoods Planting more vegetation, using...
Indications why older people are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease
The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease increases with age. Susanne Wegmann of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Berlin and colleagues have uncovered...
NASA catches Post Tropical Cyclone Cosme fading
Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Tropical Storm Cosme formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean over the weekend of July 6 and 7 and after two days, the...
Looking at how the brain reacts to boredom could help people cope
Credit: WSU Boredom is a common human experience. But how people cope with or handle being bored is important for mental health. "Everybody experiences boredom,"...
First hi-res images of active CRISPR enzyme will help improve genome editing
For the first time, scientists grappling with how to improve the efficiency of CRISPR technology -- a gene-editing platform that uses an enzyme called Cas9...
Hate spoilers? This AI tool spots them for you
Neural networks-based SpoilerNet is designed to catch online spoilers before they catch you off guard Did social media spoil the Avengers' Endgame movie for you?...
Ancient Saharan seaway shows how Earth’s climate and creatures can undergo extreme change
New AMNH paper provides first reconstructions of some extinct species and a computer-aided map of the seawayCredit: © Carl Buell A new paper to be...
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