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Life after (feigned) death

University of Bristol — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:00 EST

A new study led by scientists from the University of Bristol has revealed what animals do after they have feigned death in order to avoid being killed by a predator and what the context of this behaviour is.

That Online Discount Code From Your Favorite Influencer for "Miracle" Mushrooms or Vitamins Isn't Your Key to Health

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:05:26 EST

Rutgers professor warns that online personalities may tout unproven health claims of products and services as well as contradict standards of care

Considering the patient's perspective in inducible laryngeal obstruction care

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:05:05 EST

Exploring top concerns patients have about their treatment results could aid in improving therapies used moving forward

3D Models Provide Unprecedented Look at Corals' Response to Bleaching Events

University of California San Diego — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:00:00 EST

In a new study, marine biologists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Arizona State University are providing a first-of-its-kind glimpse into coral "bleaching" responses to stress, using imaging technology to pinpoint coral survival rates following multiple bleaching events off the island of Maui.

Nordic researchers develop predictive model for cross-border COVID spread

Aalto University — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:05:51 EST

In a major multidisciplinary collaboration effort across Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, researchers have published a pioneering study on the spread of infections across Nordic borders from spring until the end of 2020. The report sheds light on the efficacy of cross-border travel restrictions, helping us better understand which measures actually make a difference.

Insecticides Found to Be Primary Driver of Butterfly Decline

Michigan State University — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:05:39 EST

Insecticide use is the single largest factor contributing to a decline in total butterfly abundance and species diversity in the Midwest, according to a newly released study published by the journal PLOS ONE from Michigan State University.

Study suggests hepatitis E may be a sexually transmitted infection

Ohio State University — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:05:46 EST

Discovering that hepatitis E virus is associated with sperm in pigs suggests the virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, according to a new study.

In Brief: Multi-omics Analysis Identifies molecularly defined Alzheimer's disease subtypes

Beth Israel Lahey Health — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:00:00 EST

Investigators used machine learning approaches to integrate high-throughput transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and lipidomic profiles to provide novel critical molecular insights into Alzheimer's Disease (AD) that single-omic analyses cannot offer.

Deciphering the Functions Encoded in Phage Genomes

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:05:11 EST

Bacteriophages are the most common biological entities in microbial communities, but it has been challenging to study their biology. As a result, the genomes of most phages contain many genes of unknown function. In this study, researchers developed a new CRISPR-based technology to reduce the activity of genes in phages to determine if those genes are essential.

UC Irvine-led study connects exposure to air pollution and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy

University of California, Irvine — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:05:26 EST

AI model confirms vaccination is key to cutting COVID in prisons

University of South Australia — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:05:46 EST

A team of scientists has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based transmission model that can predict prison infection rates with high accuracy. Incorporating real-world data from every facility in the NSW prison system, the new findings add weight to current theoretical models.

Dementia fighter: Orienteering helps brain and body alike, with greater benefits for those who move quickest

McMaster University — Wed, 29 May 2024 09:05:38 EST

The sport of orienteering, which simultaneously combines exercise with challenging navigation, may be better for the brain than exercise alone, according to new research from kinesiologists at McMaster University.

Researchers Identify Priority Areas That Deliver on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Health

Wildlife Conservation Society — Tue, 21 May 2024 15:05:34 EST

To meet the imperative of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework target, which seeks to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030, researchers in an essay in PLOS Biology argue that "conservation areas need to be large enough to encompass functioning ecosystems and their associated biodiversity, and located in areas of high ecological integrity."

Laser technology offers breakthrough in detecting illegal ivory

University of Bristol — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:00:00 EST

A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade. A laser-based approach developed by scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Lancaster, could be used by customs worldwide to aid in the enforcement of illegal ivory from being traded under the guise of legal ivory.

In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most

Ohio State University — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:05:30 EST

Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a strong relationship between the therapist and study participant.

Americans are bad at recognizing conspiracy theories when they believe they're true

University of Illinois Chicago — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:00:32 EST

New research shows this was true both for people who self-identified as liberal and conservative

Around 10% of deaths from coronary stenting, balloon angioplasty are preventable

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:05:13 EST

Around 10% of all deaths following percutaneous coronary intervention are potentially preventable, a study led by Michigan Medicine finds.

International Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainees in Biomedicine Are Struggling with Career Confidence, Study Says

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:05:48 EST

A new study, led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and collaborators from the NIH Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (NIH BEST) consortium, examined career confidence in graduate and postdoctoral trainees and explored how to better support international trainees across a diverse array of career paths.

Earlier retirement for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain

University of Portsmouth — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:00:00 EST

Frequent musculoskeletal pain is linked with an increased risk of exiting work and retiring earlier, according to a new study from the University of Portsmouth.

Study Identifies Successful Methods to Recruit South Asian Women for Breast Cancer Research

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:05:09 EST

Rutgers Health experts, conducting research during the COVID-19 pandemic, found that radio is an effective recruitment tool

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