Countering atopic dermatitis immune reactions
Credit: Maeda N., et al., International Immunopharmacology, July 1, 2017 A protein which protects the fetus during pregnancy, HLA-G1, shows high potential for treating atopic...
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Poor nutrition during pregnancy can cause early aging of baby’s heart
Credit: Dr. Peter Nathanielsz and Dr. Geoffrey Clarke New research has shown that the child of a slightly undernourished mother is more likely to suffer...
Why expensive wine appears to taste better
Credit: © Foto: Xenia Grote Previous work from INSEAD Associate Professor of Marketing Hilke Plassmann's research group did show that a higher price, for instance...
Gene-delivery system prevents vision loss from inherited eye disease
Credit: Zheng-Rong Lu Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed gene-carrying nanoparticles that home in on target cells and prevent vision loss in mice...
New research grant awarded to help cut heart disease in South Asia
A new international collaboration has received a £2 million award to fund research into combatting the rising numbers of deaths in rural South Asia caused...
PolyU develops the first food hygiene standard certification system for Hong Kong caterers
Credit: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong is renowned as the culinary capital of Asia, with local catering establishments of unique styles providing great...
Researchers map clonorchiasis risk across China
Credit: Sripa B., Kaewkes S., Sithithaworn P., Mairiang E., Laha T., et al. (2007). Clonorchiasis, a neglected tropical disease usually acquired by eating undercooked freshwater...
Study suggests handwashing compliance in child care facilities is…
Credit: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Arlington, VA, November 29, 2016 – Child care personnel properly clean their hands less than a...
Are elevated levels of mercury in the American dipper due to run-of-river dams?
Credit: Veronica Silverthorn A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry used American dippers to determine if run-of-river (RoR) dams altered food webs and mercury...
Grant among the first to address the mental health needs of Pacific Islanders
Credit: UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Pacific Islanders are persons who trace their roots to the native peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific...
Researchers find the genes responsible for motor and vocal tics in…
Credit: MIPT's Press Office An international research team including Vasiliy Ramensky, a member of the MIPT Life Sciences Center, has unraveled genetic characteristics that increase...
New boarding procedures, smaller cabin size may limit infection on planes
Credit: n/a TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — During major epidemics, cramped airplane cabins are fertile ground for the spread of infection, but new research suggests changing routine...
Four reasons that could explain ACOs’ sluggish savings
Credit: New England Journal of Medicine, Dartmouth Institute Despite aggressive targets set by the Medicare for the spread of value-based payment arrangements, such as accountable...
Nutrition has benefits for brain network organization, new research finds
Credit: Graphic by Julie McMahon Nutrition has been linked to cognitive performance, but researchers have not pinpointed what underlies the connection. A new study by...
Are we missing the warning signs to prevent lone terrorist attacks?
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, September 13, 2017-The terrorist who killed 12 people and injured dozens more in the 2016 Berlin...
