More than one-third of Bronx residents are born outside of the United States. Often separated…
Month: July 2016
Climate tipping points: What do they mean for society?
The phrase “tipping point” passed its own tipping point and caught fire after author Malcolm…
Engineered human colon model could aid in cancer research
A multi-institution collaboration has published research on a tissue-engineering method that allows forward genetics screening…
True impact of global diabetes epidemic is vastly underestimated
There may be more than 100 million people with diabetes globally than previously thought, a…
Researchers devise secure, efficient anonymity network
A new anonymity scheme has been presented by experts that provides strong security guarantees but…
New study describes strategies for investigating microbial outbreaks
A new study describes innovative strategies to track disease-causing pathogens like E. coli. Eppinger hopes…
Amyloid probes gain powers in search for Alzheimer’s cause
A synthetic molecule with a rhenium core glows when attached to an amyloid fibril in…
Subtropical Cornwall climate could mean exotic new crops
The subtropical weather in Cornwall, England means new exotic crops such as quinoa and Japanese…
Genetic architecture of type 2 diabetes explored
New research from a large international team of scientists offers a more complete picture of…
Insurance mandates lead to more children diagnosed and treated for autism spectrum disorder
State mandates requiring commercial health plans to cover the cost of services for children with…