Tiny song bird makes record migration, U of G study proves
For the first time, University of Guelph biologists have tracked an annual migration of up to 20,000 kilometers made by the 12-gram blackpoll warbler, one...
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Speeding the development of fusion power to create unlimited energy on Earth
Credit: Elle Starkman/PPPL Office of Communications Can tokamak fusion facilities, the most widely used devices for harvesting on Earth the fusion reactions that power the...
Across North America and the Atlantic, an enormous migration journey for a tiny songbird
UMass Amherst, Canadian researchers identify blackpoll warbler migration routesCredit: UMass Amherst/University of Guelph AMHERST, Mass. - Blackpoll warblers that breed in western North America may...
Diattenuation imaging — a promising imaging technique for brain research
Credit: Miriam Menzel et al., Scientific Reports (2019), DOI:10.1038/s41598-019-38506-w (CC BY 4.0) A new imaging method provides structural information about brain tissue that was previously...
Drug used to control cholesterol found effective against cancer-associated cachexia
Experiments with mice suggest that treatment with atorvastatin can attenuate adipose tissue remodeling, leading to rapid weight loss and muscle atrophy Brazilian researchers have discovered...
Many pet owners keen to have vegan pets, University of Guelph study finds
Credit: UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH A surprising number of pet owners, particularly those who are vegan, are interested in feeding their pets a plant-based diet, according...
Even low doses of synthetic cannabinoids can impair cognitive performance
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 19, 2019--A new study shows that inhaled doses of as little as 2 mg of...
Go for a run or eat chocolate: A choice dictated by the cannabinoid receptors
Physical inactivity is a common factor in lifestyle diseases - and one that is often linked to the excessive consumption of fatty and/or sugary foods....
Researchers find cost-effective method for hydrogen fuel production process
Nanoparticles composed of nickel and iron increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of water electrolysis in hydrogen fuel productionCredit: Jingyi Chen, Lauren Greenlee and Ryan Manso...
Undernutrition during pregnancy changes lung-specific gene expression
Higher rates of lung disease in children born to moms who were undernourished during pregnancy could be explained by epigenetic changes in a number of...
Video and film portals that incorporate real-time comments from their audiences
This technology allows watching videos of various kinds and posting comments that are superimposed on the video, collaboratively. It's called "danmaku" in Japanese and "danmu"...
Medical marijuana laws linked to health and labor supply benefits in older adults
Findings show that pain declines, assessments of health improve and Americans remain in the workforce A study that examined older Americans' well-being before and after...
It’s no Fortnite, but it’s helping stroke survivors move again
'Gamified' new rehab therapy helps severely impaired stroke survivors regain arm mobilityCredit: Northwestern University Lab-based study lays groundwork for inexpensive, wearable therapy Only 30 percent...
Schedule announced for Nutrition 2019
Register for a press pass and explore the latest on nutrition science, policy and research Does our diet affect how well we will age? How...
Dr. Nir Barzilai to present at the 6th Aging Research for Drug Discovery Forum in Basel
Credit: Insilico Medicine Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - Today Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial...
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