Not all hypertension drugs are created equal, reports big-data study
For those with extremely high blood pressure, or hypertension, there are many initial medication options…
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Insect evolution during the Eocene epoch
Scientists have shown that the incidence of midge and fly larvae in amber is far…
Birds do not habituate to traffic noise
Noise pollution is one of the leading environmental health risks in humans. In zebra finches,…
Determining the shapes of atomic clusters
Researchers propose a new method of identifying the morphologies of atomic clusters. They have confirmed…
Catalytic immunotherapy for cancer: Nanoparticles act as artificial enzymes
Theoretically, our immune system could detect and kill cancer cells. Unfortunately, tumors are well armed…
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Trampoline injuries have increased over the past decade
Between 2008 and 2017, the incidence of trampoline-related fractures increased by an average of 3.85%…
By targeting flu-enabling protein, antibody may protect against wide-ranging strains
A team of researchers has found an antibody that protects mice against a wide range…
Deflating beach balls and drug delivery
Scientists have shown that macroscopic-level models of the properties of microscopic hollow spheres agree very…
Retrieving physical properties from two-color laser experiments
Analytical and numerical analysis gives the first indications of how physically useful information can be…
Chemistry: Scientist confirm a new ‘magic number’ for neutrons
Scientists have shown that 34 is a ”magic number” for neutrons, meaning that atomic nuclei…
Memory training builds upon strategy use
Researchers have for the first time obtained clear evidence of the important role strategies have…
Mentally ill die many years earlier than others
New research confirms that people with mental disorders have an increased risk of premature mortality….
Science reveals improvements in Roman building techniques
Researchers have carried out scientific analysis of the materials used to build the Atrium Vestae…
Cells linked to leading cause of blindness in elderly
Researchers report that glial cells (or support cells), and vasculature cells tasked with providing blood…
Advance in search for new Clostridioides difficile vaccine
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the hunt for a new vaccine for killer hospital…
Warming waters, local differences in oceanography affect Gulf of Maine lobster population
Two new studies point to the role of a warming ocean and local differences in…
Starvation halts brain development, but hungry cells jump-start growth when food becomes available
In tadpole research that holds potential for prenatal health and brain injury, scientists identify cellular…
Not all plants are good for you
A new scientific review highlights a significant global health issue related to plants that sicken…
Hydrogen boride nanosheets: A promising material for hydrogen carrier
Researchers report a promising hydrogen carrier in the form of hydrogen boride nanosheets. This two-dimensional…
Researchers uncover novel amyloidosis
Scientists have discovered a novel amyloid protein that induces amyloidosis in rats. This new amyloid…
Fighting the herpes virus
Researchers have used single-cell RNA sequencing to better understand the viral infections. Read Original Article:…
What’s driving tropical deforestation? Scientists map 45 years of satellite images
Tropical forests are under increasing pressure from human activity such as agriculture. However, in order…
Daylight not rain most important for Africa ‘green-up’ phenomenon
Contrary to popular belief, seasonal rains are not the most important factor for starting the…
Game changer: New chemical keeps plants plump
Scientists have created a chemical to help plants hold onto water, which could stem the…
Shoppers tend to reject offers made under time pressure
Giving consumers short time limits on offers means they are less likely to take them…
Years of education may impact drinking behavior and risk of alcohol dependence
Higher educational attainment — spending more years in education — may impact people’s drinking behavior…
Only half of US children get enough sleep during the week
Only 48% of school age children in the United States get 9 hours of sleep…
Mountain streams emit a surprising amount of carbon dioxide
For the first time, scientists have measured the total amount of CO2 emissions from mountain…
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound predicts nodule transformation to hepatocellular carcinoma
A new study has identified sonographic biomarkers that can predict eventual malignant transformation of pathologically…
US corn yields get boost from a global warming ‘hole’
The global average temperature has increased 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the last 100 years. In…
Deformed wing virus genetic diversity in US honey bees complicates search for remedies
Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), one of the leading causes of honey bee colony losses, is…
Schizophrenia risk gene linked to cognitive deficits in mice
Researchers have discovered in mice how one of the few genes definitively linked to schizophrenia,…
Vision scientists disprove 60-year-old perception theory
Vision researchers have disproved a long-standing theory of how the human vision system processes images,…
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Obesity exacerbates many causes of death, but risks are different for men and women
People who carry around unhealthy amounts of weight don’t just have heart disease and diabetes…
Possible approach to block medulloblastoma growth
Researchers have identified a potential approach to stop the growth of the most common type…
Deep inside the brain: Unraveling the dense networks in the cerebral cortex
Mammalian brains, with their unmatched number of nerve cells and density of communication, are the…
Genetic risk factor for laryngeal paralysis in miniature bull terriers identified
Laryngeal paralysis is a serious and sometimes deadly disease in some dog breeds that prevents…
Artificial pancreas system better controls blood glucose levels than current technology
A multicenter randomized clinical trial evaluating a new artificial pancreas system — which automatically monitors…
Scientists identify new signposts in blood and urine to reflect what we eat and drink
Researchers have identified several chemical signatures, detectable in blood and urine, that can accurately measure…
Genetic variations linked to oxygen drops during sleep
Researchers have identified 57 genetic variations of a gene strongly associated with declines in blood…
New survey shows link between comprehensive antibiotic stewardship programs and infection preventionist certification
Nearly half of all nursing homes do not have adequately trained infection prevention staff and…
Baby formula improved by ingredient often removed during homogenization
A clinical trial shows infants who consume formula containing milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) score…
The shelf life of pyrite
What exactly triggers the increase in carbon dioxide concentrations that causes the transition from a…
Researchers design tunable, self-recovering dyes for use in next-generation smart devices
Researchers are working to better control how the chemicals respond to treatment, as well as…
For better research results, let mice be mice
Animal models can serve as gateways for understanding many human communication disorders, but a new…
E-cigarette flavors decrease perception of harm among youth
As more and more youth use electronic cigarettes, combined with research showing the health consequences…
Schools have critical role to play in supporting adolescents fleeing armed conflict
Education is known to be highly important for migrant children, yet relatively little is known…
Young moms more likely to have kids with ADHD
Young mothers have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
A win-win for forests and small-holder dairy farming in East Africa
The native Napier grass could hold the key to improving diets, boosting farming yields and…
Artificial intelligence system gives fashion advice
A computer science team has developed an artificial intelligence system that can look at a…