Scientists have named a new species of fish from the Orinoco River drainage after ‘Orinoco…
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One step closer to growing capillaries
In their work toward 3-D printing transplantable tissues and organs, bioengineers and scientists have demonstrated…
Being near colleagues helps cross-disciplinary research on papers and patents
Want to boost collaboration among researchers? Even in an age of easy virtual communication, physical…
Dissolvable device could make closing surgical incisions a cinch
Surgeons are often faced with the challenge of securely closing the abdominal wall without injuring…
Spontaneous system follows rules of equilibrium
A new discovery could be the beginning of a general framework of rules for seemingly…
Can patients record doctor’s visits? What does the law say?
What exactly are the laws governing patient recordings? In a new article, investigators explain the…
Well-known protein stimulates insulin secretion in pancreatic cells, surprising scientists
A protein complex (Gbeta5-RGS) commonly known for halting cellular functions may actually stimulate insulin secretion…
Brain-computer interfaces revolutionized using silicon electronics
An implanted brain-interface device could transform the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases or people…
Hidden herpes virus may play key role in MS, other brain disorders
The ubiquitous human herpesvirus 6 may play a critical role in impeding the brain’s ability…
Shortened lifespan for survivors of invasive pneumococcal pneumonia, study shows
Patients who recover from invasive pneumococcal pneumonia, on average, live 10 years less when measured…