Research shows teens too low on sleep, activity, and too high on screen time
HOUSTON - (Under strict embargo until 11 a.m. ET Feb. 4, 2019) - Only 1 in 20 U.S. adolescents is meeting national recommendations for sleeping,...
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Mapping oesophageal cancer genes leads to new drug targets
Mutations that cause oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) have been mapped in unprecedented detail - unveiling that more than half could be targeted by drugs currently in...
Where do the best strawberries grow?
Scientists investigate positive effects of hedgerows on pollinationCredit: Denise Castle Agricultural production benefits enormously from flower-visiting bees and other flower-visiting insects. Because of their supply...
Balloon-guided catheters provide better blood flow following stroke interventions
(Boston)--Patients who have experienced a stroke as a result of blockages of the arteries in the brain have better outcomes with the use of balloon-guided...
Dung beetles navigate better under a full moon
Of all nocturnal animals, only dung beetles can hold their course using polarized moonlight. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now shown that the...
Culprit found for honeybee deaths in California almond groves
Researchers and industry leaders working to stop insecticide use during bloom COLUMBUS, Ohio - It's about time for the annual mass migration of honeybees to...
Study examines women, men and brain marker of Alzheimer's disease
Bottom Line: Growing evidence suggests women may be at increased risk of certain physiological changes associated with Alzheimer disease (AD). This study examined nearly 300...
Harvesting wild genes gives crops renewed resistance to disease
Method allows cheap and fast transfer of disease-resistance genesCredit: University of Sydney A global alliance of researchers has pioneered a new method to rapidly recruit...
Gerontologists find functional status after TAVR, SAVR linked to pre-op fragility
Researchers assess patients' functional status 12 months after procedure Affecting an estimated one in eight people older than 75, aortic valve stenosis - a narrowing...
The web meets genomics: a DNA search engine for microbes
New search engine allows researchers to identify antibiotic resistance genes or mutations in real time Researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have combined their...
Insight into protein formation could aid understanding of diseases
Research sheds light on protein housekeeping mechanism Scientists have shed light on a biological process that helps the production of healthy cells, which may aid...
Did use of long-acting reversible contraceptives increase after 2016 election?
Bottom Line: Insertions of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods increased in the 30 business days after the 2016 presidential election based on an analysis of data...
75 CDTs announced by UKRI to develop the skills needed for UK
75 Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) announced £446 million invested in skills development across the UK Industry partners contributing a further £386 million in cash...
Quality of overall diet is key to lowering type 2 diabetes risk
Singapore, 29 January 2019 - Consistent with studies in other populations, findings from the first local study, The Singapore Chinese Health Study, conducted by researchers...
Sergey Young to present at the Longevity Leaders Conference
Credit: Insilico Medicine Friday, February 1, 2019 - Sergey Young of Longevity Vision Fund, to present on "Opportunities in Longevity Biotechnology" at the Longevity Leaders...
