Loss of work productivity in a warming world
Credit: YU Shuang In recent years, surveys based on social-science studies have been well applied to quantify the impact of heat stress on the work...
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Testing cells for cancer drug resistance
Credit: Michael Schwettmann Biophysicists at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have demonstrated that Raman microscopy can be used to detect the resistance of tumour cells to cancer...
Mouse study suggests vaccine strategy for immunocompromised patients
A study led by Som Nanjappa at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine identifies a cellular target that may improve efficacy in vaccines...
Interleukin IL-22, a new target to inhibit the progression of liver disease
Montreal, October 26, 2018 - Naglaa Shoukry, Ph. D., and her team have made a significant breakthrough in their research aiming to limit the progression...
Link between what we see and how we remember ‘breaks’ as we get older
Credit: Provided by Baycrest Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint for many older adults, but what is still not understood is what...
Cappuccino made with jackfruit seed flour has chocolate aroma
Credit: Fernanda Papa Spada Cappuccino made with jackfruit instead of cocoa powder. According to a new study, roasted jackfruit seeds can replace between 50% and...
Study explains why tall individuals are more prone to cancer
Credit: I. Pittalwala, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. - For most cancers, risk increases dramatically with age. But what about the effect of having more cells...
Researchers combine separate technologies to develop new digital stethoscope design
Researchers developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of equipment to better detect heart...
CU researchers provide resource for patient care in chemical and biological attacks
AURORA, Colo. (Oct. 26, 2018) - The neurologic effects and treatment options for exposure to biologic and chemical agents are outlined in a newly published...
Diagnosing strokes is complicated by ‘mimics’ and ‘chameleons’
MAYWOOD, IL - Stroke specialists often see conditions known as stroke "mimics" and "chameleons" that can complicate accurate diagnoses, Loyola Medicine neurologists report in the...
Researchers in Barcelona awarded with one of the most prestigious EU grants to unravel CLL
Credit: idibaps The European Research Council (ERC) today announced the results of the 2018 Synergy Grants call for proposals. The aim of Synergy Grants is...
Easier treatment for blinding eye disease shows promise in clinical trial
CHICAGO - Oct. 26, 2018 - A new study shows that an implantable delivery system for a widely used medication to treat a blinding eye...
Gut microbiota products can favor diabetes
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg A study published in the journal Cell shows that the gut microbiota has the ability to affect how cells respond...
Novel insights into the heart health benefits of cocoa flavanols and procyanidins
Credit: Mars, Incorporated October 26, 2018 - A new study published this week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) adds to the body...
Sex, drugs and estradiol: why cannabis affects women differently
Cannabis use is riding high on a decade-long wave of decriminalization, legalization and unregulated synthetic substitutes. As society examines the impact, an interesting disparity has...
