Tiny soft robot with multilegs paves way for drugs delivery in human body
Credit: City University of Hong Kong A novel tiny, soft robot with caterpillar-like legs capable of carrying heavy loads and adaptable to adverse environment was...
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Microplastics found deep in sand where turtles nest
Credit: Jessica Arrowsmith Microplastics have been found deep in the sand on beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs. University of Exeter scientists found an...
Plant genetic resources ensure ag’s future
Credit: Scott Bauer, USDA-ARS. Imagine a gardener, plant explorer, geneticist, and computer specialist all rolled into one job. You might call that person a steward...
Clear the air
Credit: University of Utah Sept. 26, 2018 -- Air conditioning and heating systems are not only great for keeping a home cool or warm, but...
Researchers explore how being male or female affects our hearts, kidneys and waistlines
Rockville, Md. (September 26, 2018)--A person's sex can be a defining factor in how well--or how poorly--they respond to disease, therapy and recovery. Experts at...
Army scientists discover mathematics of brain waves
Credit: (US Army Photo) A U.S. Army Research Laboratory scientist has collaborated with a team of researchers from the University of North Texas to develop...
Otago discovery links DNA-packaging proteins and cancer development
Credit: University of Otago University of Otago scientists have unravelled the 3D structure of two proteins, potentially providing answers as to why some people may...
Researchers evaluate controversial treatment for Parkinson’s disease psychosis
In the wake of media and public reports about increased mortality linked to a new drug for treating Parkinson's disease psychosis (PDP) -- a symptom...
Understanding antibiotic resistance in patients with cystic fibrosis
Credit: NIAID A defective gene causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). There, it traps bacteria,...
Debating Modern Medical Technologies
Does a new medicine or diagnostic test work? Is it safe? Should the government approve it and insurers pay for it? The answers are not...
Taking out the (life-threatening) garbage: Bacteria eject trash to survive
Credit: Chao Lab, UC San Diego Scientists have known for decades that certain bacteria produce small spherical versions of themselves. Although they lack basic materials...
$1.6 million CIRM grant supports potential diabetes treatment
LA JOLLA--(September 26, 2018) Approximately 1.25 million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), with an additional 40,000 people newly diagnosed every year. T1D...
Another 510(k) for Neuro Kinetics
PITTSBURGH, PA. September 26, 2018: Neuro Kinetics, Inc. (NKI), announced that they received another 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Bariatric surgery linked to safer childbirth for the mother
Obese mothers who lose weight through bariatric surgery can have safer deliveries. The positive effects are many, including fewer caesarean sections, infections, tears and haemorrhages,...
Grant supports exploratory research aimed at studying Pacific Islander behavioral health
Credit: UCR School of Medicine. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Pacific Islanders, who trace their roots to the native peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, and other Pacific...
