Heart data unlocks sleep secrets
We know that quality sleep is as essential to survival as food and water. Yet, despite spending a third of our lives in slumber, it largely...
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Salk Professor Rusty Gage awarded 2024 Taylor International Prize in Medicine
LA JOLLA (August 14, 2024)—Professor Rusty Gage has been awarded the 2024 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine by the Schulich School of Medicine...
Understanding of early life ecosystems highlighted in new publication
STARKVILLE, Miss.—With a new understanding of past life on the planet through fossils, a Mississippi State biological sciences faculty member is helping researchers better predict...
Development of a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries
1. NIMS and SoftBank Corp. have jointly developed a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries by applying machine learning methods...
For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be the best option
Whether dialysis is the best option for kidney failure and, if so, when to start, may deserve more careful consideration, according to a new study....
AI model aids early detection of autism
A new machine learning model can predict autism in young children from relatively limited information. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet...
Preservation of organic carbon in the ocean floor
On geological timescales, the burial rate of sedimentary organic carbon exerts major control on the concentrations of atmospheric oxygen and carbon dioxide and thus substantially...
Herbal-based nutraceuticals in management of lifestyle diseases: Experience from Indian population
Lifestyle diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), have emerged as a major health burden globally, including in India. These diseases, such as obesity, diabetes,...
New bacteria-derived hydrogel heals tissue
DTU researchers harness the power of bacteria to heal tissues. DTU researchers harness the power of bacteria to heal tissues. A research team at the...
New UH study targets early signs of vision loss in diabetic patients
A $3.3 million study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to find out...
Going slow is better for fast cycling
Embryonic stem (ES) cells are pluripotent stem cells that can produce all cell types of an organism. ES cells proliferate rapidly and have been thought...
Self-adjusting brain pacemaker may help reduce Parkinson’s disease symptoms
A small feasibility study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that an implanted device regulated by the body’s brain activity could provide...
Spider exploits firefly’s flashing signals to lure more prey
Fireflies rely on flashing signals to communicate to other fireflies using light-emitting lanterns on their abdomens. In fireflies of the species Abscondita terminalis, males make...
Is it time to redefine youth sport participation?
Australia’s youth sport needs a major overhaul if it is to re-engage those who drop out of sport and encourage effective participation and greater inclusion...
More than just medicine: Proactive approach responds to ethical issues facing medical care teams
Osaka, Japan – In recent years, advances in medical science have led to an increase in the number of medical treatment options available, making clinical...
