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,...
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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...
Researchers report positive findings with dasotraline for ADHD in children ages 6-12
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, February 1, 2019 --A new study in children aged 6 to 12 years of dasotraline, a...
Yeast study prompts rethink of DNA safekeeping
Credit: David Gallo DNA replication is more prone to errors at times of stress leading to mutations that could cause disease. Cells go to great...
Rapid gene cloning technique will transform crop disease protection
Credit: Ruby O'Grady Researchers have pioneered a new method which allows them to rapidly recruit disease resistance genes from wild plants and transfer them into...
