Gravitational wave ‘tones’ detected following the merger of two black holes confirm the decades-old
Major grant to Wistar supports novel therapeutic approach to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
PHILADELPHIA — (September 12, 2019) — The Wistar Institute has received a grant of approximately $4.6 million from the National Institutes of Health in support of innovative research to tackle antibiotic resistance. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents an expanding global public…
Anti-aging startup launched based on breakthrough UAB research
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Together, hair loss prevention and anti-aging skincare represent a more than $11 billion market. Yuva Biosciences, an anti-aging startup based on technology developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is harnessing its cutting-edge science to develop…
As forests burn
Network of leading forest restoration experts features new website with latest research on drivers a
Innovative treatment to prevent common brain infection could save NHS £7 million per year
An innovative solution used to prevent common brain infections in patients having surgery for hydrocephalus has been found to significantly reduce infection rates according to a report published in The Lancet today (12 September 2019). Hydrocephalus is a build-up of…
The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets
Astronomers using one of the most advanced radio telescopes have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a young star – and it may provide an answer to one of the conundrums facing astronomers. The star,…
UMass Amherst researchers release new findings in groundbreaking gambling study
Out-of-state casino gambling had steep decline after first slot parlor opened in Massachusetts
Penn engineers’ new topological insulator reroutes photonic ‘traffic’ on the fly
Dynamic data routing could make for faster photonic chips that use their entire footprint
Hepatitis C-infected kidneys function as well as uninfected organs after transplant
Penn Medicine-led national study shows a significant increase in the use of HCV-infected organs for
Abnormal gut bugs tied to worse cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis
Study involved more than 90 combat veterans
Studying flames in microgravity is helping make combustion on Earth cleaner, and space safer
Understanding how fire spreads and behaves in space is crucial for the safety of future astronauts a
Few people with peanut allergy tolerate peanut after stopping oral immunotherapy
Continuing with a modest dose confers more protection, NIH-funded study finds
What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia
A strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new University of Waterloo study. The research, led by Suzanne Tyas, a public health professor at Waterloo, examined the health outcomes of 325 Roman Catholic…
‘The Alexa of chemistry’: NSF puts VCU and partners on fast track to build open network
D. Tyler McQuade, Ph.D. , a professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering , is principal investigator of a multi-university project seeking to use artificial intelligence to help scientists come up with the perfect molecule for everything from…
American Heart Association award to study stroke recovery
When someone has an ischemic stroke, doctors work swiftly to remove the arterial blockage and restore blood flow to the brain. But sometimes even once the blockage is removed, there’s lasting – sometimes fatal – damage. “Every minute when someone’s…
Bone marrow may be the missing piece of the fertility puzzle
A woman’s bone marrow may determine her ability to start and sustain a pregnancy, report Yale researchers in PLOS Biology . The study shows that when an egg is fertilized, stem cells leave the bone marrow and travel via the…
Delaying start of head, neck cancer treatment in underserved, urban patients associated with worse o
Bottom Line: This observational study looked at the factors and outcomes associated with delaying the start of treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in an underserved urban population. The analysis included 956 patients with HNSCC treated at…
Kidney transplants from donors with HCV safe and functional 1 year post-transplantation
Analysis shows that increasingly, US transplant centers are using these organs for patients without
How breast cancer uses exosomes to metastasize to the brain
Study details how exosomes, released by the breast tumor, tricks cells in the blood-brain barrier in
Breaking the ‘stalemate’ in the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children
First randomized clinical trial to show positive results in rhabdomyosarcoma since 1974
Battery icons shape perceptions of time and space and define user identities
Research demonstrates how mobile technology is altering the way users view the outside world based o
Study offers verdict for China’s efforts on coal emissions
Researchers from China, France and the USA have evaluated China’s success in stemming emissions from its coal-fired power plants (CPPs). CPPs are one of the main contributors to air pollution in China, and their proliferation over the last 20 years…
A robot with a firm yet gentle grasp
UB engineers develop a dynamic gripper that mimics the adjustable grip of a human hand, an advanceme
Charge change: How electric forces vary in colloids
Prof Hiroyuki Ohshima summarizes major findings regarding electrokinetic properties of colloids and
TTUHSC researchers to investigate effects of vaping on the brain
For the past decade, the popularity of electronic cigarette use, or vaping, has grown significantly, especially among adolescents and former smokers who view these electronic nicotine delivery systems, or e-cigarettes, as a safe alternative to traditional tobacco smoking. Though the…
Researchers develop chemical reaction method for more efficient drug production
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) in Japan and Mount Allison University in Canada have developed a more efficient method to produce the building blocks needed for antibiotics and cancer treatment drugs. They published their peer-reviewed results…
How relapse happens: Opiates reduce the brain’s ability to form, maintain synapses
Preclinical research was focused on revealing the molecular mechanisms behind addiction and relapse
Mysterious Jurassic crocodile identified 250 years after fossil find
A prehistoric crocodile that lived around 180 million years ago has been identified – almost 250 years after the discovery of it fossil remains. A fossil skull found in a Bavarian town in the 1770s has been recognised as the…
Popular mobile games can be used to detect signs of cognitive decline
New research led by the University of Kent shows that popular mobile phone games could provide a new tool to help doctors spot early signs of cognitive decline, some of which may indicate the onset of serious conditions like dementia.…
Two studies show promise, safety of proton therapy in the brain in children with cancer
Penn, CHOP research expands evidence of proton benefit
Routine sparring in boxing can affect brain performance
Routine sparring in boxing can cause short-term impairments in brain-to-muscle communication and decreased memory performance, according to new research. The findings emerged from a University of Stirling study that assessed boxers before and after a nine-minute sparring session – where…
Patients diagnosed with cancer after skipping appointment more likely to die within a year
Cancer patients who miss an urgent referral appointment for their symptoms are 12% more likely to di
New insights into how astrocytes help the brain process information
A collaboration between the laboratories of Vincent Bonin (NERF, empowered by VIB, imec and KU Leuven) and Matthew Holt (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research) reveals that noradrenaline plays a key role in how astrocytes – star-shaped cells…
Researchers grow citrus disease bacteria in the lab
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have for the first time grown the bacteria in a laboratory that causes Citrus Greening Disease, considered the world’s most harmful citrus disease. Being able to grow the elusive and poorly understood bacterium,…
Gravitational lensing provides a new measurement of the expansion of the universe
Amid ongoing uncertainty around the value of the Hubble Constant, uncertainty largely created by issues around measuring distances to objects in the galaxy, scientists who used a new distance technique have derived a different Hubble value, one “somewhat higher than…
Neonicotinoid insecticides cause rapid weight loss and travel delays in migrating songbirds
Songbirds exposed to imidacloprid, a widely used neonicotinoid insecticide, exhibit anorexic behavior, reduced body weight and delays in their migratory itinerary, according to a new study. This is perhaps the first direct evidence of a mechanistic link between the pesticide…
Researchers and rats play ‘hide and seek,’ illuminating playful behavior in animals
Rats can be taught to play hide and seek with humans and can become quite skilled at the game, according to a new study, which presents a novel paradigm for studying insights into the neurobiology of playful behavior in animals.…
Special issue, ‘mountain life,’ celebrates Alexander von Humboldt’s lasting legacy
Alexander von Humboldt was born 250 years ago this month, and while he spent much of his life studying Earth’s mountainous regions, his vision of how science is intertwined with the broader human experience has helped to lay the groundwork…
Does adrenaline give you superhero strength? (video)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2019 — You’ve probably heard stories about mothers lifting cars to save their babies trapped underneath — but are those just urban myths? This week on Reactions, we talk about “superhero strength” and the chemistry behind what’s…
SUTD’s research on a multi-robots system wins Outstanding Paper Award at IEEE MRS 2019
ORION is a first-of-its-kind multi-robots system made up of a wheeled ground unit, miniature and wal
Academics call for structured drug monitoring in care homes
A structured approach to medicine monitoring leads to positive impacts on patients
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer harboring certain BRAF mutations may respond to anti-EGFR
Bottom Line: Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer harboring a subset of non-V600 mutations in the BRAF gene, known as class 3 BRAF mutations, were more likely to respond to anti-EGFR treatment. Journal in Which the Study was Published: Clinical Cancer…
Heart attack patients take longer to call emergency when symptoms are gradual
Sophia Antipolis, 12 September 2019: Heart attack symptoms can be gradual or abrupt and both situations are a medical emergency. That’s the main message of research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing , a journal of the…
India joins the Global AMR R&D hub
Today the Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research and Development (R&D) Hub is pleased to announce that India has joined the Hub as a new Member. This expands the global partnership working to address challenges and improve coordination and collaboration in…
Advanced MRI brain scan may help predict stroke-related dementia
Stroke Journal report
Emerging practice of precision medicine could one day improve care for many heart failure patients
American Heart Association scientific statement
Machine learning improves the diagnosis of patients with head and neck cancers
Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) have successfully solved a longstanding problem in the diagnosis of head and neck cancers. Working alongside colleagues from Technische Universität (TU) Berlin, the researchers used artificial intelligence to…
New cardiac fibrosis study identifies key proteins that translate into heart disease
The formation of excess fibrous tissue in the heart, which underlies several heart diseases, could b
Climate change in the Southern Hemisphere
Ozone hole, fires in the Amazon, and gravity waves are focus of German research aircraft HALO
Turbo-charging pharmaceutical biotechnology simulations
Demand for biopharmaceuticals is strong: biopharmaceutical active ingredients – in other words, genetically engineered drugs – accounted for seven of the ten top-selling medications in the world in 2018. And the proportion is set to rise, as biopharmaceuticals can be…