English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Dutch
Esperanto
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
UrduPhysicists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the Institute for High Pressure Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences have used computer modeling to refine the melting curve of graphite that has been studied for over 100…
Month: January 2020
Bioinspired sonar reflectors
A study finds that floral forms, inspired by flowers with shapes that reflect sonar and stand out acoustically to attract pollinating bats, can be used to guide autonomous vehicles; bioinspired shapes can serve as acoustically conspicuous guideposts for sonar-guided autonomous…
ACP issues guideline for testosterone treatment in adult men with age-related low testosterone
1. ACP issues guideline for testosterone treatment in adult men with age-related low testosterone ACP’s recommendations include treating for sexual dysfunction only, discontinuing treatment if sexual function does not improve, and not initiating treatment for other reasons Notes: HD video…
Sleep difficulties in children with Autism caused by shallower brain waves — Ben-Gurion U.
BEER-SHEVA, Israel, January 6, 2020 — Children with autism have more significant sleep difficulties caused by shallower brain waves than typically developing children, according to researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). The study was reported in Sleep ,…
Don’t wait to get concussion care; early treatment may mean faster recovery
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 6, 2020 – Early clinical treatment may significantly reduce recovery time following a concussion, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Concussion Program. The results, published today in JAMA Neurology , suggest delays…
New frailty index may help determine adverse outcomes in older patients after hospital discharge
A new frailty index shows promise in determining how acute illness affects functional ability in older patients admitted to hospital, according to a new study in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) co-led by researchers from Dalhousie University, Canada,…
A new link between fear, imitation, and antisocial behavior in children
In a pair of studies, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University offer insight into a set of traits often characterized by a lack of empathy and sensitivity to others’ emotions
Cannabis edibles present novel health risks
With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors in a commentary in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ): http://www. cmaj. ca/ lookup/…
Removing body clock gene protects mice against pneumonia
Removing the clock gene BMAL1 makes bacteria-engulfing defence cells in the body more effective, a new study published in the journal PNAS has found
Fast action and the right resources are key to treating fulminant myocarditis
American Heart Association Scientific Statement
Moving domain walls induce losses in superconductor/ferromagnet hybrid systems
Physicist have shown that the motion of domain walls can be detected by monitoring voltage generated in superconducting devices. This finding can facilitate magnetic racetrack memory applications. The result was published in Physical Review Letters -publication. The international research group…
Illegal hunting and bushmeat trade threatens biodiversity and wildlife of Angola
Hunting wild animals has been practised by humans for millions of years; however, the extraction of wildlife for subsistence and commercialisation has become a major biodiversity threat in recent decades. Meanwhile, over-exploitation is reported to be the second most important…
Sublimation, not melting: Graphene surprises researchers again
Physicists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the Institute for High Pressure Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences have used computer modeling to refine the melting curve of graphite that has been studied for over 100…
Aspirin appears to curb colorectal cancer recurrence and tumor growth, study finds
City of Hope scientists are working to identify the right dose for aspirin to act as a prophylactic
Researchers use remote sensing to estimate nitrogen deposition in North China
Northern China, a hotspot of air pollution, has always been an area of great interest to study owing to the significant impacts on human health, the climate and ecosystems. “However, most studies have focused on the sources and the formation…
URI, BayCare, Butler Hospital launch trial for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Study seeks 330 volunteers for clinical trials
Study links Medicaid expansion and recipients’ health status
In Southern states that expanded their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act, adults experienced lower rates of decline in both physical and mental health, according to research published this month in the journal Health Affairs . This new research…
Commercial weight management groups could support women to manage their weight after giving birth
Women who were overweight at the start of their pregnancy would welcome support after they have given birth in the form of commercial weight management groups, University of Warwick-led research has found
American College of Physicians issues guideline for testosterone treatment in adult men
ACP’s recommendations include treating for sexual dysfunction only, discontinuing treatment if sexual function does not improve, and not initiating treatment for other reasons
Mindfulness makes it easier to forget your fears
A new study shows that brief daily mindfulness training delivered through the HEADSPACE mindfulness app makes it easier to achieve lasting extinction of fear reactions
Want to turn back time? Try running a marathon
New marathon runners reduced blood pressure, arterial stiffness equivalent to a 4-year reduction in vascular age
University startups championing UK innovation at the world’s largest tech show
Tech entrepreneurs from the University of Southampton will unveil pioneering research based tech products in prosthetics design, cybersecurity and quantum technology at CES 2020
Antibodies gather and form a circle for defensive attack
The dynamic assembly of antibodies for recruiting complements on an antigenic membrane
Dogs and wolves are both good at cooperating
Basic cooperation skills appear to be shared by dogs and wolves, suggesting that this ability was present in a common ancestor and was not lost during domestication
Cancer drugs could potentially treat COPD, Sheffield research finds
New research from the University of Sheffield shows a certain class of cancer drugs could be used in the future to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) For the first time drugs could be developed to stop the progression of…
Power dressing
Wearable electronics could be perpetually powered by stretchy, self-mending materials that use body heat to generate electricity. Three carefully curated organic compounds have been combined to develop a prototype thermoelectric material that is both stretchy and self-healing, can generate its…
Genes controlling mycorrhizal colonization discovered in soybean
URBANA, Ill. – Like most plants, soybeans pair up with soil fungi in a symbiotic mycorrhizal relationship. In exchange for a bit of sugar, the fungus acts as an extension of the root system to pull in more phosphorus, nitrogen,…
Young women still may be getting unnecessary pelvic exams
UCSF and CDC study finds millions of ‘outdated’ tests being performed on healthy females 15 to 20 years old
Insufficient home care the biggest challenge to overcome after release from hospital
Ontario patients and caregivers consistently prioritized insufficient publicly funded home care services as the gap in the health system that most needed to be addressed
Study suggests antiretroviral therapy does not restore disease immunity
Amnesia to the immunity afforded by childhood vaccines and infections prior to HIV infection may present a significant health risk
Gene therapy shown to offer long-term benefits for people with Haemophilia A
A breakthrough gene therapy treatment for Haemophilia A has been shown to offer long-term benefits that have already transformed the lives of 13 men in the UK. Clinical researchers led by Professor John Pasi from Queen Mary University of London…
Well-being and perceptions of social status
Researchers followed 2,232 twins born in England and Wales between 1994 and 1995 as part of the Environmental Risk Longitudinal Twin Study and found that by age 18, young people’s perceptions of their family’s social status, more than objective rank,…
Universal experiences associated with music
A study examines universal feelings evoked by music. Music bears cultural significance around the world, but whether music evokes specific emotions in universal ways is unclear. Alan Cowen and colleagues recruited 895 participants from China and 1,011 participants from the…
Sea-level rise and land subsidence in delta
Researchers report estimates of land subsidence rates in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta. The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta, covering most of Bangladesh and part of eastern India, is highly vulnerable to climate-driven sea-level rise. Land subsidence can exacerbate the effects of sea-level rise, but…
Reducing forest isoprene emissions
Researchers report results of two field trials of poplars in Arizona and Oregon suggesting that suppression of production of isoprene, a compound thought to be required for protection from climate stress but deleterious to air quality, did not significantly affect…
Land-use history and biodiversity
According to a study, conversion of historical grasslands to crop production has long-lasting impacts on the functional biodiversity of agricultural ecosystems. The long-term impacts of land-use changes on biodiversity are unclear. Gaëtane Le Provost, Isabelle Badenhausser, Nicolas Gross, and colleagues…
Grouper populations and conservation actions
Nearly two decades of adaptive fisheries regulations, including marine protected areas and seasonal closures, in the Cayman Islands have led to a tripling of populations of critically endangered Nassau Grouper on Little Cayman, according to a study. Many reef fish…
Early-life adversity and brain changes in adulthood
Extreme early-life deprivation, even when followed by years of childhood environmental enrichment, is associated with structural brain changes in young adulthood, according to a study. Adversity experienced early in life has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental and…
Carbon dioxide in early atmosphere
A study finds that micrometeorites from 2.7 billion years ago, likely oxidized by CO2 in the atmosphere, may constrain the CO2 concentration in the Neoarchaean as being between 25-50% of the atmosphere at the time, which suggests that the nitrogen…
Jaguars could prevent a not-so-great American biotic exchange
Maintaining tropical forest predators in Darien could keep coyotes at bay
The Mark Foundation announces 2020 emerging leader awards
$4.5 million awarded to 6 outstanding early career scientists to support innovation in cancer research
Vaping lung injury symptoms have been reported online for at least seven years
UC Riverside research used internet data mining to monitor health effects reported by electronic cigarette users over time
Shutdown of coal-fired plants in US saves lives and improves crop yields
Between 2005 and 2016, the shift away from coal saved an estimated 26,610 lives and 570 million bushels of crops
Scientists develop new method to detect oxygen on exoplanets
Technique could speed search for life in outer space
Ooh là là! Music evokes 13 key emotions. Scientists have mapped them
Music really is a universal language, according to a new study of how people in the U.S. and China respond to different genres of sounds.
JUUL delivers substantially more nicotine than previous generation e-cigs and cigarettes
JUUL also impairs blood vessel function similar to cigarette smoke, UCSF researchers find
Collaborative conservation approach for endangered reef fish yields dramatic results
Nassau Grouper populations increased threefold in response to dynamic fishing management actions in the Cayman Islands
Adolescents’ view of family social standing correlates with mental health, life outcomes
Perception of high status is linked to easier transition to adulthood, UCI-led study finds
Protecting two key regions in Belize could save threatened jaguar, say scientists
Scientists studying one of the largest populations of jaguars in Central Belize have identified several wildlife corridors that should be protected to help the species survival. The study, led by the American Museum of Natural History and the University of…
Poplar genetically modified not to harm air quality grow as well as non-modified trees
While providing benefits to the environment, some trees also emit gases to the atmosphere that worsen air pollution and alter climate. Field trials in Oregon and Arizona show that poplar trees, which emit trace amounts of the gas isoprene, can…