Machine learning shapes microwaves for a computer’s eyes
To improve object identification and speed in fields where both are critical — such as…
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Explaining link between emotion and addictive substance use
What drives a person to smoke cigarettes? What role do emotions play in this addictive…
Acidic environment could boost power of harmful pathogens
New findings suggest lower pH in the digestive tract may make some bacterial pathogens even…
Moths’ flight data helps drones navigate complex environments
The flight navigation strategy of moths can be used to develop programs that help drones…
‘Flash and freeze’ reveals dynamics of nerve connections
How do the physical parts of a neuron enable it to process and communicate information?…
Common chemical disrupts reproductive biology
Experiments in worms reveal the molecular damage caused by DEHP, a chemical commonly used to…
Less-than-perfect kidneys can be successfully used for transplants, study shows
A new study provides the strongest evidence to date that hundreds of deceased donor kidneys,…
One-fourth of children with autism are undiagnosed
One-fourth of children under age 8 with autism spectrum disorder — most of them black…
BPA replacement, BPS, hinders heart function, study reveals
BPA’s counterpart replacement BPS can hinder heart function within minutes of a single exposure, according…
Bandage material helps stop bleeding without adhering to the wound
Researchers have developed a new kind of bandage that helps blood to clot and doesn’t…
Peering into the genome of brain tumor
Scientists have created a machine learning method for classifying the mutations of glioma brain tumors…
Illuminating the world of nanoparticles
Scientists have developed a light-based device that can act as a biosensor, detecting biological substances…
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A ‘pivotal’ moment for understanding whale evolution
We could be getting closer to understanding how feeding behaviors in whales and dolphins have…
How bacterial evolution of antibiotic arsenals is providing new drug blueprints
Scientists have taken their cue from nature to provide new options for drug designers seeking…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: More companies recall heartburn tablets; Merck’s Keytruda wins another cancer approval
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one, it is, thanks to clear…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: More companies recall heartburn tablets; Merck’s Keytruda wins another cancer approval
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one, it is, thanks to clear…
Chinese scientists obtain genetic sequence of mysterious virus, a key step in containment efforts
Chinese scientists have recovered a previously unknown virus from an infected individual and generated a…
STAT Plus: Regeneron drug reduces bone growth for patients with ultra-rare skeletal disease
Patients with the ultra-rare disease FOP grow bone where it doesn’t belong, creating a life-threatening…
Opinion: Some people in persistent vegetative states have working minds. Does keeping them in limbo amount to torture?
Imagine for a minute — or even for a few seconds — that your working…
Faced with prescriber fears of OxyContin misuse, Purdue sales reps misleadingly played up drug’s safety, documents show
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A year and a half after the opioid painkiller OxyContin went on…
The ghosts of JPMs past: How 20 years of deals, scandal, and science have shaped health care
Biotech is celebrating a platinum anniversary next week: 20 years since J.P. Morgan took over…
Opinion: Did a high-profile program really slash hospital spending? Or was it a cautionary tale of ‘regression to the mean’?
In the late 19th century, English polymath Sir Francis Galton noted that tall parents often…
WHO says mysterious illness in China likely being caused by new virus
The World Health Organization confirmed on Wednesday that Chinese authorities believe a new coronavirus —…
Impossible Foods Taking Meatless Pork And Beef To Foreign Markets
Impossible Foods is taking its Impossible Burger and Impossible Pork worldwide. Read Original Article: Impossible…
Alcohol Deaths Have Doubled In The US, Government Report Says
U.S. government data shows alcohol-related deaths jumped from nearly 36,000 a year to almost 73,000….
RSV Outbreak: Doctors Issue Warning As Virus Spreads Fast
Health experts warned that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been spreading faster than usual…
Facebook Calls For Ban On Deepfake Tech, While Snapchat And TikTok Embrace It
Per a news update, social media giants Facebook and Twitter are banning deepfake videos, while…
Which State Recorded The Most Cervical Cancer Deaths In 2019?
Local organizations have launched a campaign to raise awareness about cervical cancer in Alabama amid…
Innovators And Companies Present New Innovations For 2020 Consumer Electronics Show
From flying cars to pillows that prevent snoring, here are some of the new technologies…
New Material Hides Objects From Infrared Cameras
Per a news release, a newly designed coating can apparently fool infrared cameras by hiding…
Drinking Hot Tea, Other Things That Reportedly Increase Cancer Risk
From being born tall to drinking hot tea and sitting too close to the grill,…
Russian Investigation Retracts More Than 800 Scientific Papers Due To Issues
In recent news, academic journals in Russia are reportedly retracting more or less 800 papers…
How Technology Is Shaping The Future Of Transportation
From self-driving cars to autonomy, here are some of the reasons as to how the…
10-Year-Old Texas Boy Dies After Contracting Flu Over Winter Break
According to a recent report from health officials, a 10-year-old Texas boy named Jaxon Campbell…
Pregnant Mom Suffers Heart Attack Despite No Prior Heart Condition
A pregnant woman 34 weeks into her pregnancy reportedly suffered from a spontaneous heart attack…
Doctors Explain How Cannabis Edibles Can Be Bad For You
Health experts warned that many people still lack awareness of the potential side effects of…
FDA Approves Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for Patients With BCG-Unresponsive, High-Risk, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer With Carcinoma In Situ With or Without Papillary Tumors Who Are Ineligible for or Have Elected Not to Undergo Cystectomy
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KEYTRUDA Is the First Anti-PD-1 Therapy Approved for Certain Patients With…
In the New Year, Resolve To Go Beyond “Quick Fixes”
In her NCCIH Director’s Page message, Dr. Helene Langevin offers suggestions to people striving for…
Smartphone Test Reportedly Detects Urinary Tract Infections In Minutes
A new test developed by researchers at University of Bath helps detect E. coli concentration…
Does Flour Expire? What You Need To Know
Temperature, storage techniques and the variety of flour influence its expiry date. Read Original Article:…
Bill would increase access to alternative health care – WQOW TV News 18
Bill would increase access to alternative health care WQOW TV News 18 Read Original Article: Bill…
New York State Investigates Christian Health Cost Sharing Affiliate – The New York Times
New York State Investigates Christian Health Cost Sharing Affiliate The New York Times Read Original Article:…
Of ants and men: Ant behavior might mirror political polarization
Division of labor and political polarization may be driven by the same processes, say computational…
New study reveals the origin of complex malaria infections
New technology employing single cell genome sequencing of the parasite that causes malaria has yielded…
Evolving landscape added fuel to Gobi Desert’s high-speed winds
A new study finds that the dark, rocky landscape of the Hami basin in the…
Scientists improve yield predictions based on seedling data
A doctor diagnosing a 50-year-old patient based on a blood test taken during the patient’s…
Planet WASP-12b is on a death spiral, say scientists
Astrophysicists have shown that exoplanet WASP-12b, located 600 light-years away, is spiraling in toward certain…
How universities may help bridge social divide between international, domestic students
Self-esteem is a valuable resource for undergraduate international students trying to socialize with their domestic…
Sea-ice-free Arctic makes permafrost vulnerable to thawing
New research provides evidence from Siberian caves suggesting that summer sea ice in the Arctic…
Urban health scare: E-scooters show alarming spike in injuries
Electric scooters are increasingly part of the crowded urban landscape, but a new study has…