Researchers have designed a super stretchy, strong and sustainable material that mimics the qualities of…
Month: July 2017
Prelude to global extinction: Human impact on Earth’s animals
In the first such global evaluation, biologists found more than 30 percent of all vertebrates…
New gene mutation associated with defective DNA repair and Fanconi anemia
Fanconi anemia is a rare genetic disease characterized by hematologic symptoms and high cancer risk….
Blacks suffer higher rates of fatal first-time heart attacks than whites
Black adults, ages 45-64 years of age, are twice as likely to die during their…
Natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging, more evidence shows
The benefits of antioxidant fisetin have been demonstrated in mouse model of premature aging, Alzheimer’s…
X-ray finds unique fingerprint in Medieval manuscript ink
Analyzing pigments in medieval illuminated manuscript pages is opening up some new areas of research…
New technology to manipulate cells could help treat Parkinson’s, arthritis, other diseases
A groundbreaking advancement in materials could potentially help patients requiring stem cell therapies for spinal…
New tool for the synthetic biologist’s toolbox invented
A new method for controlling gene expression across bacterial colonies has been invented by researchers….
Improving cardiac ICU outcomes through specialized 24/7 care
Around-the-clock care from senior physicians helped reduce major complications in cardiac surgery patients as compared…
Hospital readmissions of all ages, insurance types identifies high risk groups
A first-of-its-kind study looks beyond Medicare readmission rates to determine causes of short-term readmissions of…