Study: Fatal opioid-related car crashes in Maryland hold steady over decade
By limiting analysis to those who died at the scene with opioids in their systems versus those who died later, researchers found no increase despite...
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Early spring rain boosts methane from thawing permafrost by 30 percent
Credit: Kiyomi Taguchi/University of Washington Arctic permafrost is thawing as the Earth warms due to climate change. In some cases, scientists predict that this thawing...
Demand for long-acting contraception rose sharply after 2016 election
Rates of insertion for intrauterine devices and implants increased by 21.6 percent in the 30 days after the election Boston, MA -- Not long after...
A warming world increases air pollution
Climate change is warming the ocean, but it's warming land faster and that's really bad news for air quality Climate change is warming the ocean,...
Research: Religion affects consumer choices on specialty foods
People with strong religious beliefs are more likely to buy fat-free, sugar-free or gluten-free foods than natural or organic foods, according to new research that...
Where technology and aging intersect, gerontologists chart path forward
The latest issue of the journal The Gerontologist from The Gerontological Society of America contains 21 articles highlighting the state-of-the-art research regarding aging and technology,...
Mother's age, race, weight affect hormone concentrations in pregnancy, Rutgers study finds
Hormones in early development play a key role in human health and disease risk Hormone concentrations during early fetal development -- that may affect the...
It's all in the code: protein production efficiency can be predicted by gene sequence
Scientists from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro explored mRNA and protein databases to unravel hidden meanings of the genetic codeCredit: Rodolfo Carneiro Today,...
A study reveals that a large part of the population is not able to breathe properly
A study by Simone Tassani, Miguel Ángel González Ballester and Jérôme Noailly, members of BCN MedTech, with the participation of Josep M. Font-Llagunes, a researcher...
Shared genetic marker offers new promise in targeting specific ovarian and lung cancers
Two new papers, published simultaneously in Nature Communications and led by researchers at McGill University, offer promise that a drug currently used to treat estrogen...
Study: Environmental regulations may have unintended consequences in energy production
Many countries have passed environmental laws to preserve natural ecosystems. Although the regulations seem to have improved preservation efforts, they may have had unintended consequences...
Pika survival rates dry up with low moisture
In the Pacific Northwest, dry air interacts with low snow conditions to affect pika abundances at different elevationsCredit: Photo courtesy of Shana Weber. Although it...
Study looks for DNA changes to measure Parkinson's disease
Two-year effort, funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, will look for molecular indicators in DNA that could aid diagnosis and treatment Researchers at University...
New study shows cost effectiveness of early cancer surveillance
Research shows cost effectiveness of early cancer screening for patients who have a high risk of developing cancer SALT LAKE CITY - New research published...
Lysin therapy offers new hope for fighting drug-resistant bacteria
Humans are in a constant arms race with infectious bacteria. To kill these disease microbes, we develop powerful antibiotics; and in turn, the bacteria develop...
