Two young researchers have developed an ultracompact highly sensitive nanomechanical sensor for analyzing the chemical…
Month: June 2015
No waiting game: Immediate birth control implant more cost-effective
Women who have just given birth are often motivated to prevent a rapid, repeat pregnancy….
‘Alzheimer’s protein’ plays role in maintaining eye health, muscle strength
Amyloid precursor protein (APP), a key protein implicated in the development Alzheimer’s disease, may play…
Are the data underlying the U.S. dietary guidelines flawed?
U.S. government-issued dietary recommendations continue to evolve over time. In a new article, an obesity…
Dinosaur fossil investigation unlocks possible soft tissue treasure trove
Scientists have found remnants that have some similarities to red blood cells and collagen fibres…
Examination of gastroenteritis hospitalization rates following use of rotavirus vaccine
Following implementation of rotavirus vaccination in 2006, all-cause acute gastroenteritis hospitalization rates among U.S. children…
MCAT predicts differently for students who test with extra time
Among applicants to U.S. medical schools, those with disabilities who obtained extra test administration time…
Control system shows potential for improving function of powered prosthetic leg
A control system that incorporated electrical signals generated during muscle contractions and gait information resulted…
Overall rate of traumatic spinal cord injury remains stable in U.S.
Between 1993 and 2012, the incidence rate of acute traumatic spinal cord injury remained relatively…
Images reveal structure of heart cells that may hold heart attack clues
Newly released images revealing the ‘bicycle spoke’ structure of a heart cell may hold key…