UTA biology researcher looks for new ways to eliminate parasitic disease
Eradication goalCredit: UT Arlington A biologist at The University of Texas at Arlington is using a new grant to look ...
Tag: Physiology
Phantom limb sensation explained
New study reveals functional changes among sensitive and motor brain areas after limb amputation, shedding light on the mechanisms behind ...
Too hot for comfort: the physiological dangers of extreme heat
Climate change will increase the frequency of temperatures 'inconsistent with life,' review says Rockville, Md. (February 21, 2019)--A new review ...
Researchers discover a genetic defect linked to pediatric liver disease
AURORA, Colo. (Feb. 21, 2019) - Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, in collaboration with several other ...
Figuring out the fovea
First cellular atlas of the primate retina offers valuable foundation for future research When it comes to understanding how neurons ...
Pioneering study could offer protection to patients with rare genetic disease
Skin cells taken from patients with a rare genetic disorder are up to 10 times more sensitive to damage from ...
Researchers find genetic clues to high rates of asthma in those of African ancestry
CU Anschutz scientists discover areas of chromosomes associated with asthma, a complex disease with striking disparities across racial/ethnic groups AURORA, ...
Push-up capacity linked with lower incidence of cardiovascular disease events among men
Active, middle-aged men able to complete more than 40 push-ups had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes--including ...
Trinity College Dublin researchers describe the first model of mitochondrial epilepsy
Research gives hope to producing better therapies for this debilitating condition Dublin, Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 - Researchers from Trinity ...
New study shows hidden genes may underlie autism severity
CU Anschutz researchers link a complex unexamined gene family with autism severity AURORA, Colo. (Feb. 15, 2019) - Scientists at ...
Loud and clear: ONR program officer honored for hearing work with sailors
Credit: Photo courtesy of Thais Morata. ARLINGTON, Va.--Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a far-reaching and expensive problem for the U.S. ...
Breaks in the blood-brain barrier can cause brains to get old before their time
CIFAR Fellow Daniela Kaufer to discuss new findings at AAAS meeting on Feb. 15Credit: © CIFAR As our brains age, ...
Platelet 'decoys' outsmart both clots and cancer
Deactivated platelets offer a potential drug-free, reversible antiplatelet therapy Heart disease, stroke, sepsis, and cancer collectively cause the greatest number ...
Study shows endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to equine metabolic syndrome
Credit: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a horse's environment may play a role in ...
New method uses fluorescence to identify disease-causing forms of proteins
Credit: Zhang Lab, Penn State A new method uses fluorescence to detect potentially disease-causing forms of proteins as they unravel ...
DDT exposure tied to breast cancer risk for all women through age 54
Six-decade-long study finds 40-year induction period between time of exposure and diagnosis All women exposed to high levels of DDT ...
Exercise gives older men a better brain boost
Men have stronger positive correlation between fitness and brain function, study finds Rockville, Md. (February 13, 2019)--New research suggests that ...
Slower runners benefit most from elite methods
High tech shoes, nutritional supplements and other means of improving 'running economy' stand to benefit those in the back of ...
High cadence cycling offers no benefit to amateurs, finds new study
A new study published today in the International Journal of Sports Medicine has found that exercise efficiency decreases in recreational ...
Scientists make the track their lab to improve the performance of racing drivers
Credit: Motorsport Biomechanics A new concept that, for the first time, collects biomechanical data from drivers and riders while on ...
