Identification of the neuronal suppressor of cataplexy, sudden…
Credit: Kanazawa University Sleep is of absolute necessity for us humans, although if one falls asleep all of a sudden while being awoken, it would...
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Microbial biosensor designed to evaluate water toxicity
Researchers of the Environmental Microbiology Group of the UAB Department of Genetics and Microbiology have developed a paper-based biosensor covered with bacteria to detect water...
Is rushing your child to the ER the right response?
Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at the University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. — If a child gets a small...
Study examines survival of very low birthweight babies
A new study published in Acta Paediatrica indicates that survival of babies born weighing 500 g is poor despite advances in neonatal care. The study...
Apocalypse not yet — surviving the 21st century
Credit: Springer Humanity and our civilization are facing the greatest challenge in the million-year ascent of our species. It consists of the coming-together of ten...
New Zealand’s little penguins are recent Australian invaders
The little penguin species (popularly known as little blue penguins) found in southern New Zealand is a surprisingly recent invader from Australia, according to a...
Malnutrition frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated among hospital patients
Credit: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Philadelphia, January 9, 2018 – Malnutrition among hospitalized patients remains a serious issue that has been...
New research shows vaccine protection against Zika virus
BOSTON – The rapid development of a safe and effective vaccine to prevent the Zika virus (ZIKV) is a global priority, as infection in pregnant...
Bipartisan collaboration opens door to strengthen nation’s healthcare system, AGs
Credit: (C) 2017, American Geriatrics Society With renewed calls for bipartisan collaboration supporting high-quality, person-centered, and affordable health coverage for us all as we age,...
Interactive web tool shows potential impact of tobacco policies
ANN ARBOR — If the minimum age for buying tobacco legally were changed to 21, it could save more than 35,000 lives in Texas, 15,000...
Two Baylor College of Medicine faculty members named to National…
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine Dr. Malcolm Brenner, founding director of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's...
Your blood can reveal your risk for heart disease
Credit: Andrea Hegdahl Tiltnes/NTNU When you visit your general practitioner you can get your blood analyzed for cholesterol and triglycerides, to get an idea of...
Early exposure to manganese causes attention deficits in rats
Researchers using a rodent model of childhood manganese exposure have found that too much manganese early in development causes lasting attention deficits and other impairments....
Blood-clotting protein prevents repair in the brain
San Francisco, CA–November 2, 2017–Picture a bare wire, without its regular plastic coating. It's exposed to the elements and risks being degraded. And, without insulation,...
Scientists overcome missing data to demonstrate ART effectiveness in…
PHILADELPHIA–(Jan. 22, 2016) — Recent clinical trials conducted in South Africa have established that babies born with HIV should be treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART)...
