New research finds omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of premature birth
A new Cochrane Review published today has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) during pregnancy reduces the risk of...
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West Virginia University first to launch clinical trial utilizing non-opioid micropellet
Credit: Photo courtesy of Sollis Corp. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - As part of an ongoing commitment to battle opioid addiction, the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) at...
UB study describes presence of textile microfibers in south European marine floors
Credit: Lucy Woodall/London Natural History Museum A study led by researchers of the UB quantifies the presence of textile microfibers in south European marine floors,...
Recent study documents damage to rice crops by three fall-applied residual herbicides
Credit: Weed Technology vol 32 issue 5 WESTMINSTER, Colorado - November 15, 2018 - Fall-applied residual herbicides are a commonly used control for glyphosate-resistant Italian...
Population of rare Stone’s sheep 20 police smaller than previously thought
The already-rare Stone's sheep of the Yukon is 20 per cent less common than previously thought, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists....
Bureau of Economic Geology scientist recognized for greenhouse gas mitigation technology
Credit: The Jackson School of Geosciences Bureau of Economic Geology/ The University of Texas at Austin. Susan Hovorka, a senior research scientist at The University...
Non-coding genetic variant could improve key vascular functions
Atherosclerotic disease, the slow and silent hardening and narrowing of the arteries, is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. It is responsible for more than...
Clams and cockles, sentinels of the environmental status of Nicaraguan coasts
Credit: Ionan Marigómez / UPV/EHU The Cell Biology in Environmental Toxicology (CBET) research group at the Plentzia Marine Station and the UPV/EHU's Department of Zoology...
Pancreatic cancer death rates rising across Europe, report reveals
Credit: United European Gastroenterology (Vienna, November 15, 2018) Pancreatic cancer death rates in the European Union (EU) have increased by 5% between 1990 and 2016,...
To monitor ‘social jet lag,’ scientists look to Twitter
Credit: Olivia Walch Social jet lag--a syndrome related to the mismatch between the body's internal clock and the realities of our daily schedules--has previously been...
A new approach to detecting cancer earlier from blood tests: Study
(TORONTO, Canada, Nov. 14, 2018) - Cancer scientists led by principal investigator Dr. Daniel De Carvalho at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have combined "liquid biopsy",...
Climate change/biodiversity loss: Inseparable threats to humanity that must be addressed together
Credit: IPBES Demand for bioenergy to reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels could cause a 10- to 30-fold increase in green energy-related land use in...
Drug combination makes cancer disappear in mice with neuroblastoma
Dublin, Ireland: Researchers investigating new treatments for neuroblastoma - one of the most common childhood cancers - have found that a combination of two drugs...
Diagnostic tool helps engineers to design better global infrastructure solutions
Credit: L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Designing safe bridges and water systems for low-income communities is not always easy for engineers coming from highly...
Humpback whales arrive in the Mediterranean to feed themselves
Credit: University of Seville Although the presence of humpback whales in the Mediterranean has been considered unusual, it is known that their visits have increased...
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