Growth hormone acts to prevent weight loss
A Brazilian study shows that, like leptin, growth hormone contributes directly to energy conservation when the body loses weight. Researchers at the University of São...
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Stem Cell trial for osteoarthritis patients reduces pain, improves quality of life
DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) April 09, 2019 -- Stem cells collected from the patient's own bone marrow holds great interest as a potential therapy for osteoarthritis...
ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may suffer undetected cognitive dysfunction
A new study led by Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has found that most patients entering hospital intensive care units (ICU) for non-brain-related...
Novo Biosciences achieves major milestones in moving trodusquemine into clinical trials
Regenerative medicine drug candidate has potential applications in heart disease and Duchenne muscular dystrophyCredit: Novo Biosciences BAR HARBOR, MAINE - Novo Biosciences Inc., has achieved...
DOE’s Science Graduate Student Research Program selects 70 students to pursue research at DOE labs
The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Science has selected 70 graduate students from across the nation for its 2018 Solicitation 2 cycle for Office...
Starvation study shows bacteria’s survival skills
Credit: Jessica Mark Welch and Gary Borisy, PNAS.1522149113 A larger genetic inventory may help explain how certain dangerous bacteria can persist in a hospital environment...
Genetic variant linked to cucumber fruit length
The discovery of a fruit length modulator has implications for cucumber breedingCredit: Yiqun Weng The cucumber is among the top five vegetable crops grown in...
New method inverts the self-assembly of liquid crystals
Credit: University of Luxembourg In liquid crystals, molecules automatically arrange themselves in an ordered fashion. Researchers from the University of Luxembourg have discovered a method...
Tiny light-up barcodes identify molecules by their twinkling
Tags made of flashing DNA let researchers tease apart dozens of molecules at onceCredit: Shalin Shah, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. -- An imaging technique developed...
Quantum simulation more stable than expected
Quantum localization bounds Trotter errors in digital quantum simulationCredit: IQOQI Innsbruck/Harald Ritsch Quantum computers promise to solve certain computational problems exponentially faster than any classical...
We now know how insects and bacteria control ice
Proteins help organisms form or inhibit ice crystals Contrary to what you may have been taught, water doesn't always freeze to ice at 32 degrees...
Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can
Deep-learning algorithm maps active neurons as accurately as humans in a fraction of the time.Credit: Yiyang Gong, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. -- Biomedical engineers at...
BU scientists find electrostimulation can improve working memory in people
As memories fade, can we supercharge them back to life?Credit: Cydney Scott for Boston University In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Neuroscience, Rob Reinhart,...
Electric vehicle adoption improves air quality and climate outlook
Ozone pollution reduced even when electricity is produced by combustion sources EVANSTON, Ill.-- If you have ever wondered how much electric vehicle (EV) adoption actually...
Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks
NIH study suggests our brains may use short rest periods to strengthen memoriesCredit: Courtesy of Cohen lab, NIH/NINDS. In a study of healthy volunteers, National...
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