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Same force that influences economics and physics complicates efforts to prevent diseaseCredit: Figure courtesy of Feng Fu and Xingru Chen. HANOVER, N.H. - January 9,...

Newborns face risks when born to women with the flu

Pregnant women with influenza are more likely to experience complications, but how this affects infants is unclear. A new Birth Defects Research study uncovers the...

Global colorectal cancer mortality rates predicted to rise

In the first effort to predict the future burden of colorectal cancer mortality globally, researchers note that colon and rectal cancer mortality rates are projected...

Scientists forecast where is the highly invasive fall armyworm to strike next

Staple and economically important crops throughout the world could be at serious risk if efficient measures are not taken soonCredit: Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience...

Study shows how specific gene variants may raise bipolar disorder risk

Findings could help inform new therapies, improve diagnosisCredit: Rathje, Nedivi, et. al. A new study by researchers at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory...

Salk scientist Saket Navlakha receives CAREER Award from NSF

Credit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA--(January 8, 2019) Salk scientist Saket Navlakha has received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling more than...

New study looks at costs and benefits of paying for ecosystem services

Credit: STRI archives People who live within a particular ecosystem can have great influence on its ecology, particularly if they are motivated by economic forces....

High society wants its fine foods to also be ethical

Credit: UBC Truffles and caviar have traditionally been delicacies of the upper class, but a new study by UBC sociology professor Emily Huddart Kennedy and...

Patient re-contact after revision of genomic test results: A new ACMG points to consider

Patient re-contact after revision of genomic test results: Points to consider -- a statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) is...

Ancient gene duplication gave grasses multiple ways to wait out winter

MADISON, Wis. -- If you've ever grown carrots in your garden and puzzled over never once seeing them flower, don't blame your lack of a...

Researchers overcome hurdle in CRISPR gene editing for muscular dystrophy

Increasing 'flags' in CRISPR extends effectiveness of treatment in miceCredit: Justin Kelley/MU Health The gene editing technique known as CRISPR is a revolutionary approach to...

Found in fruit, rutin helps combat the effects of jararaca viper venom

A study conducted in Brazil showed protective effects of this flavonoid against bleeding and inflammation due to snakebite.Credit: Frederico de Alcântara Menezes / Instituto Butantan...

Pioneering oceanographer honored by Navy, American Geophysical Union

Credit: American Geophysical Union ARLINGTON, Va.--For his work in the establishment of a new scientific field, Dr. Nicklas Pisias received the Maurice Ewing Medal, sponsored...

Penn Highlands Healthcare first in the region to offer first FDA-approved lung valve for patients with severe COPD/emphysema

Credit: Penn Highlands Healthcare DUBOIS, Pa. - Penn Highlands Healthcare is the first medical facility in the region to offer bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using...

Giant singers from neighboring oceans share song parts over time