Quenching by laser increases graphene quality
Russian scientists have found out why, instead of simply burning down at high temperatures, graphene oxide opens the door to ...
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IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study
Being conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, may provide some advantages in quality of life in adulthood, ...
Examining association of music interventions with health-related quality of life
What The Study Did: Music-making and listening interventions were associated with clinically meaningful improvements in health-related quality of life in ...
Twisted vibrations enable quality control for chiral drugs and supplements
Images // Video It's not easy to be sure that drugs and supplements with twisted—or chiral—structures are turning in the ...
Genetic changes associated with dog aging are more about quantity than quality
Investigating the activity of genes in dog brain tissues revealed that a large portion, 16,000 out of 20,000 genes are ...
For youth with a heart defect, shift to adult-focused care is key to health, quality of life
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Thursday, March 17, 2022 DALLAS, March 17, 2022 — Most people ...
Researchers find direct links between deforestation and reduced dietary quality
Current policies for guaranteeing food security emphasize the importance of farmland, but forests play critical roles as well. Forested areas ...
Diet quality among older adults
What The Study Did: Overall diet quality worsened over the past two decades for adults age 65 and older in ...
Office buildings with infrequent water use may have poor water quality
Low-consumption office buildings with infrequent water use could have chemical and microbiological safety issues, according to a study published in ...
Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors
Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to ...
‘Maladaptive’ coping mechanisms contribute to poor sleep quality, reports The Nurse Practitioner
February 25, 2022 – Most patients with sleep problems adopt maladaptive coping strategies – such as taking sleep aids, using ...
Existing water quality guidelines fail to protect lake ecosystems
Irvine, Calif., Feb. 22, 2022 – In a new paper, an international team of researchers have established that water quality ...
New DNA computer assesses water quality
Northwestern University synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know — within mere minutes ...
New COVID-19 study links nurses’ mental health to quality of care
Stories of stress and burnout among healthcare workers, particularly nurses, continue to make news during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: University ...
Algorithm could shorten quality testing, research in many industries by months
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A machine-learning algorithm developed at Sandia National Laboratories could provide auto manufacturing, aerospace and other industries a ...
Antibodies improve in quality for months after COVID-19 vaccination
For at least six months after COVID-19 vaccination, antibodies produced by immune cells become steadily more formidable and more precisely ...
BIAL Foundation awards biomedical research of outstanding scientific quality with a €300,000 prize
The winning paper for the BIAL Award in Biomedicine 2021 is chosen. The jury analysed 47 nominations and has already ...
Study recommends six steps to improve our water quality
Nitrogen fertilizers are critical for growing crops to feed the world, yet when applied in excess can pollute our water ...
Improving air quality associated with slower cognitive decline in women
Improvements in air quality are associated with slower cognitive decline in women, according to a new study led by Diana ...
Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative
Key takeaways Credit: American College of Surgeons Key takeaways A quality improvement initiative implemented at 10 children’s hospitals reduced opioid ...