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Modern plant enzyme partners with surprisingly ancient protein
UPTON, N.Y. — Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that a protein responsible...
Aerobic exercise performed in the evening benefits elderly hypertensives more than morning exercise
Aerobic training is known to regulate blood pressure more effectively when practiced in the evening than in the morning. Researchers...
From fungi to fashion: mushroom eco-leather is moving towards the mainstream
As fashion designers look for alternatives to leather, growing mycelium – or fungi-based – ‘leather’ substitutes using a new paste...
Deep-sea sponge’s “zero-energy” flow control could inspire new energy efficient designs, according to research co-led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering
The Venus flower basket sponge, with its delicate glass-like lattice outer skeleton, has long intrigued researchers seeking to explain how...
Rutgers researchers identify impacts of Russia-Ukraine war on hospitals
Rutgers researchers, aided by international collaborators, have tracked the devastation war has made on Ukraine’s hospital system. Rutgers researchers, aided...
New imaging software improves lung diagnosis for 30% of patients who can’t tolerate contrast dye; has added diagnostic benefits for all patients
Southfield, Mich., May 17, 2024 – For up to 30% of patients who are allergic to medical contrast dye or...
Ultraprocessed food consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors in children
About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that high ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption in young children is associated with...
Study suggests that air pollution promotes inflammation in the brain, accelerating cognitive decline and increasing risk of dementia
Results from new study suggests that long-term exposure to air pollution leads to increased risk in dementia in Denmark. Results from...
Black adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease live in more polluted areas, US study finds
DURHAM, NC – May 16, 2024: A study by Duke and Columbia Universities finds older, non-white adults are more likely...
UNC Greensboro researcher approved for NCInnovation grant funding for lithium refining research
UNC Greensboro researcher Hemali Rathnayake, Ph.D., has been approved for grant funding from NCInnovation to continue her work in developing...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies