New species of fish parasite named after Xena, the warrior princess
Credit: Serita van der Wal A study of parasitic crustaceans attaching themselves inside the branchial cavities (the gills) of their fish hosts was recently conducted...
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Obesity reprograms immune cells in breasts to promote tumor formation
Macrophages in fatty breast tissue promote triple-negative breast cancersCredit: Becker, et al. Smoking has long been the biggest cause of cancer in the United States,...
Engineering researchers receive NSF grant to study power generation using human sweat
BINGHAMTON, NY -- The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York for research to generate...
PolyU develops palm-sized 3D ultrasound imaging system for scoliosis mass screening
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently shared that more youngsters can have their scoliosis conditions detected early and monitored frequently, thanks to the portable...
Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy
Credit: Andrew H. Lee Mismatch repair deficiency refers to a characteristic of some cancer cells that create a large number of mutations, or changes, in...
KAIST identifies the cause of sepsis-induced lung injury
Credit: KAIST A KAIST research team succeeded in visualizing pulmonary microcirculation and circulating cells in vivo with a custom-built 3D intravital lung microscopic imaging system....
Apalutamide in prostate cancer: indication of considerable added benefit
Study shows significant retardation of symptomatic progression Do adult men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have a high risk of developing metastases benefit from...
The evolution of skyrmions in multilayers and their topological Hall signature
Magnetic measurement images showing how the number of skyrmions in a nanomaterial varies with magnetic field strength. Magnetic skyrmions are tiny entities, manifesting in magnetic...
The AGA Research Foundation funds 52 promising research projects
Bethesda, MD (May 7, 2019) -- The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is thrilled to announce the 52 researchers selected to receive funding through the AGA...
Freshwater mussel shells were material of choice for prehistoric craftsmen
A new study suggests that 6000-years-ago people across Europe shared a cultural tradition of using freshwater mussel shells to craft ornaments.Credit: Jérôme Thomas (UMR CNRS...
Maternal nut consumption during pregnancy linked to improvements in neurodevelopment in children
Nuts are known to help reduce the risk of hypertension, oxidative stress and diabetes and they may exercise a protective effect against cognitive decline in...
Global health benefits of climate action offset costs
Reducing carbon emissions while improving health is economically attractive, study showsThe price tag for cutting global emissions may seem expensive, until the human toll of...
Arsenic in drinking water may change heart structure
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging Journal Report DALLAS, May 7, 2019 - Drinking water that is contaminated with arsenic may lead to thickening of the heart's main...
New open source software eases the pain of multiple UI designs
Open source software to make user interface design easier for different screens is being launched today The time-consuming and labour-intensive task of designing multiple user...
Study shows adult tourniquet suitable for school-age children
Nemours' researchers explore military technique due to prevalence of school shootings WILMINGTON, Del. (May 7, 2019) - Researchers with Nemours Children's Health System have shown...
