In news that may bring hope to asthma sufferers, scientists discover a mechanism that provides…
Month: June 2017
Brain development and aging
The brain is a complex organ — a network of nerve cells, or neurons, producing…
PET/MR shows arterial CO2 as potent vasodilator for cardiac stress testing
Using PET/MR imaging, a new international study demonstrates that increases in partial pressure of arterial…
A stream of superfluid light
Scientists have known for centuries that light is composed of waves. The fact that light…
Engineer unveils new spin on future of transistors with novel design
An engineer has designed a novel computing system made solely from carbon that might one…
One in five surgical weight-loss patients take prescription opioids seven years after surgery
While the proportion of adults with severe obesity using prescription opioids initially declines in the…
Generous health insurance plans encourage overtreatment, but may not improve health
Offering comprehensive health insurance plans with low deductibles and co-pay in exchange for higher annual…
Newly discovered DNA sequences can protect chromosomes in rotifers
Rotifers are tough, microscopic organisms highly resistant to radiation and repeated cycles of dehydration and…
Emergency medicine in space: Normal rules don’t apply
Scientists are considering the unusual and challenging problem of how to perform emergency medical procedures…
Increasing susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus in the United States
Findings from a study that looked at susceptibility trends of Staphylococcus aureus in US hospital…