Adult songbirds modify their vocalizations when singing to juveniles in the same way that humans…
Month: May 2016
Large global range of prices for hepatitis C medicines raises concerns about affordability
The prices and affordability of recently developed and highly effective direct-acting antivirals for treating hepatitis…
Financial relationships between biomedical companies and organizations
Sixty-three percent of organizations that published clinical practice guidelines on the National Guideline Clearinghouse website…
Improving cell transplantation after spinal cord injury: When, where and how?
Spinal cord injuries are mostly caused by trauma, often incurred in road traffic or sporting…
Leaving the electrical grid in the Upper Peninsula
While Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is not the sunniest place in the world, solar energy is…
Algorithm could help detect, reduce power grid faults
The power grid is aging, overburdened and seeing more faults than ever, according to many…
Newly discovered gene regulates hyperglycemia-induced beta cell death in type 2 diabetes
Elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) can induce the death of the pancreatic beta cells…
Mantis shrimp inspires next generation of ultra-strong materials
Researchers are one step closer to developing super strong composite materials, thanks to the mantis…
Many patients continue using opioids months after joint replacement
Many patients undergoing hip or knee replacement are still taking prescription opioid pain medications up…
Risk of international spread of yellow fever re-assessed in light of the ongoing outbreaks
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has updated its rapid risk assessment on…