Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Novel software to balance data processing load in supercomputers to be presented

The modern-age adage "work smarter, not harder" stresses the importance of not only working to produce, but also making efficient use of resources.

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NASA Investigation Uncovers Cause of Two Science Mission Launch Failures


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Medical News Today: What is liver fibrosis?

Liver fibrosis occurs when chronic injury or inflammation causes a buildup of scar tissue. This interferes with the liver’s ability to function and regenerate. In this article, we look at how liver fibrosis develops and when treatment can reverse the damage.

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New 3D imaging and visualization technique provides detailed views of muscle architecture

In a new study, scientists in pathology and anatomical sciences have revealed a three-dimensional view of the skeletal muscles responsible for flight in a European starling. The study will form the basis of future research on the bird's wishbone, which is supported by these particular muscles and is hypothesized to bend during flight.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Lg1pU1

Marine scientists investigate the relationship between bumphead parrotfish and their coral reef habitat on a molecular level

The next time you find yourself luxuriating in some exotic, Instagrammable vacation spot, thank a parrotfish. That white sand slithering between your toes? It consists mostly of their excrement.

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Warmer water linked to higher proportion of male flounder

In the wild and in the lab, researchers find a relationship between higher water temperature and a lower percentage of female flounder, a cause for concern.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IST32K

New 3D imaging and visualization technique provides detailed views of muscle architecture

In a new study, scientists in pathology and anatomical sciences have revealed a three-dimensional view of the skeletal muscles responsible for flight in a European starling. The study will form the basis of future research on the bird's wishbone, which is supported by these particular muscles and is hypothesized to bend during flight.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Lg1pU1

Disease-causing nibbling amoeba hides by displaying proteins from host cells

A parasitic amoeba that causes severe gut disease in humans protects itself from attack by biting off pieces of host cells and putting their proteins on its own surface, according to microbiologists.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LeXK94

Anti-stress brain chemical is related to PTSD resilience after trauma

Fewer receptors for the anti-stress brain chemical nociceptin is associated with less severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in college women who have experienced sexual violence, according to a new study.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LnLTWq

Innovative treatment restores sight in patient

Innovative treatment has improved the vision of a patient suffering from a rare cancer-related syndrome affecting the eye, new research reports.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V42nHm

Insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis

Researchers have made new progress in understanding how cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs), the proteins that detect the active components of marijuana, are controlled in the brain.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PFtfaG

New 3D microscope visualizes fast biological processes better than ever

Researchers have combined their expertise to develop a new type of microscope. The revolutionary new light-field microscopy system makes it possible to study fast biological processes, creating up to 200 3D images per second. Initial tests have already delivered new insights into the movement of blood cells in a heart.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GKK9Rt

Test allows doctors to determine most effective treatment for women with breast cancer

A breast cancer test has been found that helps doctors make treatment decisions for some breast cancer patients.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V4lMYN

Glial cells may play key epilepsy role

Neuroscientists present a new, detailed accounting of how a mutation in a fly model of epilepsy undermines the ability of glial cells to regulate the balance of ions that neurons need to avoid producing seizures.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZImsC1

Disease-causing nibbling amoeba hides by displaying proteins from host cells

A parasitic amoeba that causes severe gut disease in humans protects itself from attack by biting off pieces of host cells and putting their proteins on its own surface, according to microbiologists.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LeXK94

Evolving alongside viruses impacts susceptibility to future infections

Researchers have shown that when fruit flies co-evolve with viruses, different genetic changes occur to those caused by encountering a virus for the first time, altering the insects' susceptibility to future infection.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VCVEDQ

Anti-stress brain chemical is related to PTSD resilience after trauma

Fewer receptors for the anti-stress brain chemical nociceptin is associated with less severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in college women who have experienced sexual violence, according to a new study.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LnLTWq

Innovative treatment restores sight in patient

Innovative treatment has improved the vision of a patient suffering from a rare cancer-related syndrome affecting the eye, new research reports.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V42nHm

Insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis

Researchers have made new progress in understanding how cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs), the proteins that detect the active components of marijuana, are controlled in the brain.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PFtfaG

New 3D microscope visualizes fast biological processes better than ever

Researchers have combined their expertise to develop a new type of microscope. The revolutionary new light-field microscopy system makes it possible to study fast biological processes, creating up to 200 3D images per second. Initial tests have already delivered new insights into the movement of blood cells in a heart.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GKK9Rt

Peer-to-peer 'free trade' in excess energy

People who generate their own power through solar panels and wind turbines may soon be able to decide where to distribute their excess energy, rather than back to the national grid.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vuTYO8

Test allows doctors to determine most effective treatment for women with breast cancer

A breast cancer test has been found that helps doctors make treatment decisions for some breast cancer patients.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V4lMYN

Glial cells may play key epilepsy role

Neuroscientists present a new, detailed accounting of how a mutation in a fly model of epilepsy undermines the ability of glial cells to regulate the balance of ions that neurons need to avoid producing seizures.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZImsC1

Field study finds pellet-fed stoves cut air pollutant emissions 90%

A field study finds that a new cookstove design, which makes use of compressed wood pellets, reduces air pollution by about 90% for a range of contaminants associated with health problems and climate change. The findings stem from a Rwanda field study designed to test the performance of the stoves in real-world conditions.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wbh1JC

Researchers define Alzheimer's-like brain disorder

A brain disorder that mimics symptoms of Alzheimer's disease has been defined with recommended diagnostic criteria and guidelines for advancing future research on the condition.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DHmznK

Only some people get one health benefit from social support

Scientists have long known that the support of friends and family plays a key role in protecting people's physical health. But a new study suggests that the benefits don't go to people who may really need it -- those with low self-esteem.

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Medical News Today: What are the best foods for vitamin C?

The body does not store excess vitamin C, so a person needs to absorb enough from food each day to meet the recommended intake. This article looks at the top 20 foods rich in vitamin C and ideas for incorporating them into the diet.

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Researchers define Alzheimer's-like brain disorder

A brain disorder that mimics symptoms of Alzheimer's disease has been defined with recommended diagnostic criteria and guidelines for advancing future research on the condition.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DHmznK

Only some people get one health benefit from social support

Scientists have long known that the support of friends and family plays a key role in protecting people's physical health. But a new study suggests that the benefits don't go to people who may really need it -- those with low self-esteem.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XVuDck

Oculus Quest brings your real-world motion into VR. Here's what that's like.

Oculus

The next-gen headset is totally self-contained.

We played with the new Oculus Quest VR headset. It's pretty cool.


from Technology http://bit.ly/2GPzkxt

Prominently posted rules boost participation, cut harassment online

Clear behavioral rules posted prominently on online discussions can markedly increase participation while cutting harassment, new research has found.

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Gender impacts brain activity in alcoholics, study finds

A new study finds that compared to alcoholic women, alcoholic men have more diminished brain activity in areas responsible for emotional processing, as well as memory and social processing among other functions.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PArmMs

Medical News Today: Experts draft guidelines for Alzheimer's-like condition

Experts have defined an under-recognized, newly named condition that mimics Alzheimer's disease and propose guidelines for diagnosing and researching it.

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Let’s watch the Facebook F8 keynote address

Facebook F8 keynote

Zuck is talking about privacy and Facebook's overall future.

Facebook's developer's conference typically unveils some interesting information. Here's what you need to know.


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Gender impacts brain activity in alcoholics, study finds

A new study finds that compared to alcoholic women, alcoholic men have more diminished brain activity in areas responsible for emotional processing, as well as memory and social processing among other functions.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PArmMs

Medical News Today: Poor sense of smell linked to increased mortality risk

A recent study found that a reduced sense of smell increased mortality risk, particularly in the participants who were healthiest at the start.

from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2IPjXIJ

Watchful waiting reasonable for patients with diabetic macular edema and good vision

People with good vision despite having center-involved diabetic macular edema can safely forego immediate treatment of their eye condition as long as they are closely monitored, and treatment begins promptly if vision worsens, according to clinical trial results.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vwc0hH

Put down the protein shake: Variety of protein better for health

Researchers have examined whether there are any ongoing ramifications or potential side-effects from long-term high protein intake or from consuming certain types of amino acids.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XUNlAH

Milky Way star with strange chemistry is from dwarf galaxy

Astronomers have discovered a star in the Milky Way Galaxy with a chemical composition unlike any other star in our Galaxy. This chemical composition has been seen in a small number of stars in dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way. This suggests that the star was part of a dwarf galaxy that merged into the Milky Way.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WjguVW

Strategy to make graphene luminescent

A research project is able to incorporate luminescence into this super material, paving a new way to continue expanding properties.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZNeWWs

Watchful waiting reasonable for patients with diabetic macular edema and good vision

People with good vision despite having center-involved diabetic macular edema can safely forego immediate treatment of their eye condition as long as they are closely monitored, and treatment begins promptly if vision worsens, according to clinical trial results.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vwc0hH

Put down the protein shake: Variety of protein better for health

Researchers have examined whether there are any ongoing ramifications or potential side-effects from long-term high protein intake or from consuming certain types of amino acids.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XUNlAH

Twelve-year follow-up after peptide receptor radionuclide therapy

A 12-year retrospective clinical study of patients who received peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for malignant neuroendocrine tumors demonstrates the long-term effectiveness of this treatment, which also allows patients to maintain a high quality of life.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UTsWKl

Tracking small things in cells

Living cells can react to disturbances with a changed metabolism, but direct observation of trafficking metabolites in live cells is difficult. An international team of scientists has now developed a class of remarkably small fluorophores called SCOTfluors. The dyes emit light in the visible to near-infrared range and can be attached to common metabolites.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZIsUZv

Keeping fit is more than physical: It's a state of mind

According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study associates personal characteristics with whether people are likely to prefer solo or group exercise activities, CrossFit® training, resistance training, or team sports, how frequently they work out, and if they are likely to stick to their routine.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GORwXM

Human ancestors were 'grounded:' New analysis shows

African apes adapted to living on the ground, a finding that indicates human evolved from an ancestor not limited to tree or other elevated habitats. The analysis adds a new chapter to evolution, shedding additional light on what preceded human bipedalism.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wek0AR

Antibiotics may treat endometriosis

Researchers have found that treating mice with an antibiotic reduces the size of lesions caused by endometriosis. The researchers are planning a clinical trial to test the strategy in women who have the painful condition.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XPxeVc

Why a smell test should become part of a regular doctor visit

A new study suggests that older adults with poor sense of smell may see an almost 50% increase in their risk of dying within 10 years -- surprisingly in healthier individuals.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZDVprg

Darwin can help your doctor

Taking an evolutionary view can inspire new ideas in clinical microbiology. And looking at microbial communities, rather than just the pathogenic micro-organisms, can also lead to new insights. That is why clinicians, bioinformaticians analyzing pathogens and evolutionary biologists should all work together. These are the conclusions of a diverse group of scientists.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vvjFy8

Nanomaterials mimicking natural enzymes with superior catalytic activity and selectivity

A research team doped nitrogen and boron into graphene to selectively increase peroxidase-like activity and succeeded in synthesizing a peroxidase-mimicking nanozyme with a low cost and superior catalytic activity. These nanomaterials can be applied for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PC9n8C

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevalence is very high in susceptible groups worldwide

A major new review of the world literature has found that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is 10 to 40 times higher in certain susceptible groups than the general population. These groups include children in care, people in correctional services or special education services, Aboriginal populations, and people using specialized clinical services.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vsnXWL

Your genetic make-up has little impact on your dental health, new study finds

A new study estimates that one in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2J5GQqC

Twelve-year follow-up after peptide receptor radionuclide therapy

A 12-year retrospective clinical study of patients who received peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for malignant neuroendocrine tumors demonstrates the long-term effectiveness of this treatment, which also allows patients to maintain a high quality of life.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UTsWKl

Tracking small things in cells

Living cells can react to disturbances with a changed metabolism, but direct observation of trafficking metabolites in live cells is difficult. An international team of scientists has now developed a class of remarkably small fluorophores called SCOTfluors. The dyes emit light in the visible to near-infrared range and can be attached to common metabolites.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZIsUZv

Keeping fit is more than physical: It's a state of mind

According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study associates personal characteristics with whether people are likely to prefer solo or group exercise activities, CrossFit® training, resistance training, or team sports, how frequently they work out, and if they are likely to stick to their routine.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GORwXM

Antibiotics may treat endometriosis

Researchers have found that treating mice with an antibiotic reduces the size of lesions caused by endometriosis. The researchers are planning a clinical trial to test the strategy in women who have the painful condition.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XPxeVc

Why a smell test should become part of a regular doctor visit

A new study suggests that older adults with poor sense of smell may see an almost 50% increase in their risk of dying within 10 years -- surprisingly in healthier individuals.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZDVprg

Darwin can help your doctor

Taking an evolutionary view can inspire new ideas in clinical microbiology. And looking at microbial communities, rather than just the pathogenic micro-organisms, can also lead to new insights. That is why clinicians, bioinformaticians analyzing pathogens and evolutionary biologists should all work together. These are the conclusions of a diverse group of scientists.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vvjFy8

Nanomaterials mimicking natural enzymes with superior catalytic activity and selectivity

A research team doped nitrogen and boron into graphene to selectively increase peroxidase-like activity and succeeded in synthesizing a peroxidase-mimicking nanozyme with a low cost and superior catalytic activity. These nanomaterials can be applied for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PC9n8C

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevalence is very high in susceptible groups worldwide

A major new review of the world literature has found that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is 10 to 40 times higher in certain susceptible groups than the general population. These groups include children in care, people in correctional services or special education services, Aboriginal populations, and people using specialized clinical services.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vsnXWL

Your genetic make-up has little impact on your dental health, new study finds

A new study estimates that one in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2J5GQqC

Medical News Today: Chronic fatigue syndrome: New test in sight

Using cutting-edge nanotechnology, scientists have designed a test that accurately identified chronic fatigue syndrome in 40 people.

from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2WaKN0W

Chatterbox parents may boost tots' intelligence

A major new study has identified a link between kids who hear high quantities of adult speech and better nonverbal abilities such as reasoning, numeracy and shape awareness.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VGkjHw

Almost half of World Heritage sites could lose their glaciers by 2100

Glaciers are set to disappear completely from almost half of World Heritage sites if business-as-usual emissions continue.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LnIRB8

The space rock that hit the moon at 61,000 kilometers an hour

Observers watching January's total eclipse of the Moon saw a rare event, a short-lived flash as a meteorite hit the lunar surface. Astronomers now think the space rock collided with the moon at 61,000 kilometers an hour, excavating a crater 10 to 15 meters across.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XWq41y

Possible link between autism and antidepressants use during pregnancy

An international team has found a potential link between autistic-like behavior in adult mice and exposure to a common antidepressant in the womb. They also identified a treatment that helped improve memory loss and social interactions, according to the new study.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VBbqiA

Chatterbox parents may boost tots' intelligence

A major new study has identified a link between kids who hear high quantities of adult speech and better nonverbal abilities such as reasoning, numeracy and shape awareness.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VGkjHw

'Seeing the light' behind radiation therapy

Delivering just the right dose of radiation for cancer patients is a delicate balance in their treatment regime. However, in a new study, researchers have developed a system they say may improve the ability to maximize radiation doses to cancer tissues while minimizing exposure to healthy ones.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vsWu7x

Possible link between autism and antidepressants use during pregnancy

An international team has found a potential link between autistic-like behavior in adult mice and exposure to a common antidepressant in the womb. They also identified a treatment that helped improve memory loss and social interactions, according to the new study.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VBbqiA

'Seeing the light' behind radiation therapy

Delivering just the right dose of radiation for cancer patients is a delicate balance in their treatment regime. However, in a new study, researchers have developed a system they say may improve the ability to maximize radiation doses to cancer tissues while minimizing exposure to healthy ones.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vsWu7x

US cities host more regionally unique species than previously thought

To better understand whether rapidly growing cities are hosting the same species, a team analyzed an immense volume of data gathered by citizen scientists during the four-day global City Nature Challenge. Study findings suggest that despite similarities across cities, urban biodiversity still strongly reflects the species that are native to a region. However, observations of shared ''cosmopolitan'' species like pigeons, white-tailed deer, and dandelions were more numerous than locally occurring species.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UPrUiD

New giant virus may help scientists better understand the emergence of complex life

Virologists have discovered a giant virus that, much like the mythical monster Medusa, can turn almost amoeba to a stone-like cyst.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKWU7i

GPS gives directions, but what does it take away?

Navigation GPS phone wayfinding

Excerpt: Wayfinding

GPS makes sure we get where we need to go. But what do we lose in the process? In Wayfinding, author M.R. O'Connor investigates the science and mystery of human…


from Technology http://bit.ly/2VCc7YW

How to Prevent Memory Loss in Kids with Brain Tumors During Radiotherapy

Pencil beam scanning (PBS), a form of proton beam radiotherapy offers the best chance to preserve memory, reasoning skills and other higher brain functions while treating brain tumors in kids with radiation.

from Medindia Latest Updates http://bit.ly/2Lboc3i

Medical News Today: Obesity may put young people at risk of anxiety, depression

New research from Sweden has found an intriguing link between anxiety, depression, and obesity among children and teenagers ages 6–17 years.

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Medical News Today: Psoriasis on black skin: What to know

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes itchy, inflamed, and scaly patches. It can be more challenging to diagnose on black skin. Learn more about psoriasis on black skin in this article.

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Perilymph Fistula

Perilymph fistula is fluid leakage from the inner to the middle ear due to any of the many reason including trauma to head, pressure changes when diving or coughing. Perilymph fistula may be acute or chronic.

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Medical News Today: Can 'forest bathing' reduce stress levels?

A recent review and meta-analysis sets out to uncover whether simply spending time in a forest can measurably reduce stress levels.

from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2WgjBOu

Breast cancer in young women: Good outcomes with advised therapy

Breast cancer in young women is characterized by more aggressive biological features as compared to those arising in older patients but outcomes are good when guideline-recommended treatments are given.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LdPeXP

Brain area tied to emotions is larger in vets, service members with mild TBI and PTSD

A new study finds that veterans and active-duty service members with combat-related PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury had larger amygdalas -- the region of the brain that processes such emotions as fear, anxiety, and aggression -- than those with only brain injuries.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZJREk7

First genome-wide association study for Type 2 diabetes in youth findings

First Genome-Wide Association Study for Type 2 diabetes discovers seven genetic variants associated with the disease in young people.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VAMoQA

Radiotherapy after chemo may improve survival in patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma who have large tumors at the time of diagnosis may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy even when all traces of the cancer appear to have gone.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LbM4Uz

Radiotherapy doubles survival for patients with mesothelioma

Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they are treated with a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IRgB8i

Single dose of targeted radiotherapy is safe and effective for prostate cancer

A single high dose of radiation that can be delivered directly to the tumor within a few minutes is a safe and effective technique for treating men with low-risk prostate cancer.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2J3Bjkg

Fecal transplants may be best answer to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Unlike antibiotics, which are destructive by definition, fecal transplants or microbial replacement therapies, repopulate the gut with a diverse group of microbes that may block the C. diff's spore from germinating and propagating disease via its toxins. Transplants have several delivery methods, including enemas, capsules and direct instillation, to replace the diverse flora that maintain health and improve metabolism.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IPnXZA

Caffeine prevents PGE1-induced disturbances in respiratory neural control

Researchers propose PGE exerts adenosine-mediated effects on brainstem mechanisms of respiratory control, which may lead to destabilization of breathing in human infants undergoing treatment for congenital heart disease. Prostaglandin's effects could be mediated thorough microglia, and caffeine could be a convenient treatment to prevent respiratory instability in infants receiving PGE1 infusion.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vuVijU

New 3D printed microscope promising for medical diagnostics in developing countries

Researchers have used 3D printing to make an inexpensive and portable high-resolution microscope that is small and robust enough to use in the field or at the bedside. The high-resolution 3D images provided by the instrument could potentially be used to detect diabetes, sickle cell disease, malaria and other diseases.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vqAUAF

What makes memories stronger?

Scientists have found that highly demanding and rewarding experiences result in stronger memories. By studying navigation in rats, the researchers traced back the mechanism behind this selective memory enhancement to so-called replay processes in the hippocampus, the memory-processing center of the brain.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LlIl74

Precision medicine for pediatric cancers: New hope for children and adolescents

In 87% of patients, the study identified genomic anomalies that allowed for better patient management, either through better follow-up of residual disease, reclassification of the disease, or through the application of targeted therapy or to guide treatment and identify options for future personalized targeted therapy.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZGK8Xb

H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it

A new technology may make H3N2 vaccine development a bit easier. Researchers describe a new cell line that enables better growth of H3N2 for vaccine use. The virus is also far less likely to mutate during production using this cell line, improving the chances of a match between vaccine and circulating influenza viruses.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UNTCfF

Autism diagnoses prove highly stable as early as 14 months

Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by trained professionals in children as young as 14 months are remarkably stable, suggesting that accurate screening and earlier treatment is feasible.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DBniH6

Medical News Today: What is lymphangitis?

Lymphangitis is a serious secondary infection that affects the lymph system. In this article, learn about the symptoms, what it looks like, and when to seek treatment.

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Medical News Today: What to know about potassium deficiency symptoms

Symptoms of potassium deficiency, or hypokalemia, can include constipation, kidney problems, muscle weakness, fatigue, and heart issues. Poor diet, illnesses that cause severe vomiting or diarrhea, and certain medications can lead to low potassium levels. Learn more here.

from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2XQSUQI

Medical News Today: Eczema on black skin: What to know

Eczema is a common skin condition that causes inflammation and itching. It can present differently in different skin tones. In this article, learn about the symptoms of eczema and how it might look on black skin.

from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2WdnljB

New polymer films conduct heat instead of trapping it

Engineers have flipped the picture of the standard polymer insulator, by fabricating thin polymer films that conduct heat -- an ability normally associated with metals. In experiments, they found the films, which are thinner than plastic wrap, conduct heat better than many metals, including steel and ceramic.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2W9ot7U

Breast cancer in young women: Good outcomes with advised therapy

Breast cancer in young women is characterized by more aggressive biological features as compared to those arising in older patients but outcomes are good when guideline-recommended treatments are given.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LdPeXP

Brain area tied to emotions is larger in vets, service members with mild TBI and PTSD

A new study finds that veterans and active-duty service members with combat-related PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury had larger amygdalas -- the region of the brain that processes such emotions as fear, anxiety, and aggression -- than those with only brain injuries.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZJREk7

First genome-wide association study for Type 2 diabetes in youth findings

First Genome-Wide Association Study for Type 2 diabetes discovers seven genetic variants associated with the disease in young people.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VAMoQA

Caffeine prevents PGE1-induced disturbances in respiratory neural control

Researchers propose PGE exerts adenosine-mediated effects on brainstem mechanisms of respiratory control, which may lead to destabilization of breathing in human infants undergoing treatment for congenital heart disease. Prostaglandin's effects could be mediated thorough microglia, and caffeine could be a convenient treatment to prevent respiratory instability in infants receiving PGE1 infusion.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vuVijU

Monday, April 29, 2019

Radiotherapy after chemo may improve survival in patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma who have large tumors at the time of diagnosis may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy even when all traces of the cancer appear to have gone.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LbM4Uz

Radiotherapy doubles survival for patients with mesothelioma

Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they are treated with a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IRgB8i

Single dose of targeted radiotherapy is safe and effective for prostate cancer

A single high dose of radiation that can be delivered directly to the tumor within a few minutes is a safe and effective technique for treating men with low-risk prostate cancer.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2J3Bjkg

Fecal transplants may be best answer to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Unlike antibiotics, which are destructive by definition, fecal transplants or microbial replacement therapies, repopulate the gut with a diverse group of microbes that may block the C. diff's spore from germinating and propagating disease via its toxins. Transplants have several delivery methods, including enemas, capsules and direct instillation, to replace the diverse flora that maintain health and improve metabolism.

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Widespread brain connections enable face recognition

Remembering a familiar face engages a wider network of brain regions than previously thought, according to a new study.

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Same brain cells active during sleep and exploration in mice

Researchers have mapped the activity of individual neurons deep in the brain during sleep and exploration of novel objects in male and female mice. The study suggests these cells may facilitate memory formation.

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'Right' cover-crop mix good for both Chesapeake and bottom lines

Planting and growing a strategic mix of cover crops not only reduces the loss of nitrogen from farm fields, protecting water quality in the Chesapeake Bay, but the practice also contributes nitrogen to subsequent cash crops, improving yields, according to researchers.

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Widespread brain connections enable face recognition

Remembering a familiar face engages a wider network of brain regions than previously thought, according to a new study.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2URIQ81

Same brain cells active during sleep and exploration in mice

Researchers have mapped the activity of individual neurons deep in the brain during sleep and exploration of novel objects in male and female mice. The study suggests these cells may facilitate memory formation.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKSRYo

Details of the history of inner Eurasia revealed

An international team of researchers has combined archaeological, historical and linguistic data with genetic information from over 700 newly analyzed individuals to construct a more detailed picture of the history of inner Eurasia than ever before available. They found that the indigenous populations of inner Eurasia are very diverse in their genes, culture and languages, but divide into three groups that stretch across the area in east-west geographic bands.

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What a dying star's ashes tell us about the birth of our solar system

Researchers discovered a dust grain forged in a stellar explosion before our solar system was born. Atom-level analysis of the specimen reveals new insights about how stars end their lives and seed the universe with the building blocks of new stars and planets.

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Ice feature on Saturn's giant moon, TItan

Research team finds huge ice feature on Titan while trying to understand where Saturn's largest moon gets all of its methane. This research, which used Principal Components Analysis in an unconventional way, also validated results from previous Titan missions.

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Medical News Today: How long does the flu last?

The flu is a common illness that affects thousands of people every year. In this article, learn about how long the flu lasts, what symptoms to expect, and when to seek medical treatment.

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Mindfulness may help decrease stress in caregivers of veterans

Caregivers of veterans who engaged in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy found it relieved stress, anxiety and worry, according to a new study.

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Patterns of compulsive smartphone use suggest how to kick the habit

Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to learn why we compulsively check our phones.

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Mindfulness may help decrease stress in caregivers of veterans

Caregivers of veterans who engaged in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy found it relieved stress, anxiety and worry, according to a new study.

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Patterns of compulsive smartphone use suggest how to kick the habit

Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to learn why we compulsively check our phones.

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Medical News Today: What to know about vitamin K-2

Vitamin K has two main forms, K-1 and K-2. Vitamin K-2 is naturally present in fatty meats, dairy products, and fermented foods. Both forms of vitamin K are essential for blood clotting and bone health. However, vitamin K-2 may also protect against certain forms of cancer and heart disease. Learn more here.

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Morning exercise can improve decision-making across the day in older adults

A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance like decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise. It also shows that a morning bout of exercise combined with brief walking breaks to frequently disrupt sitting throughout an eight-hour day can boost short-term memory compared to uninterrupted sitting, according to the study.

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Biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome

Researchers have created a blood test that can flag chronic fatigue syndrome, which currently lacks a standard, reliable diagnostic test.

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New view on the mechanisms of how the brain works

After a series of studies, researchers have shown that not only one part, but most parts of the brain can be involved in processing the signals that arise from touch. The results open the way for a new approach to how the brain's network of neurons processes information, and thereby the mechanisms by which the brain works.

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Parasitoid wasps may turn spiders into 'zombies' by hacking their internal code

A hijacked hormone may zombify spiders, altering their web-spinning behavior to favor wasp parasites.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LaQMSr

Morning exercise can improve decision-making across the day in older adults

A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance like decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise. It also shows that a morning bout of exercise combined with brief walking breaks to frequently disrupt sitting throughout an eight-hour day can boost short-term memory compared to uninterrupted sitting, according to the study.

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Biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome

Researchers have created a blood test that can flag chronic fatigue syndrome, which currently lacks a standard, reliable diagnostic test.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GIlYmx

New view on the mechanisms of how the brain works

After a series of studies, researchers have shown that not only one part, but most parts of the brain can be involved in processing the signals that arise from touch. The results open the way for a new approach to how the brain's network of neurons processes information, and thereby the mechanisms by which the brain works.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1QYrE

Water creates traps in organic electronics

Poor-quality organic semiconductors can become high-quality semiconductors when manufactured in the correct way. Researchers have now shown that the motion of charges in organic electronic devices is dramatically slowed down by minute amounts of water.

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Partitioning of porous materials

Gases and pollutants can be filtered from air and liquids by means of porous, crystalline materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). To further partition these pores and enhance their sorption capacity, a team of scientists have developed a fast and versatile two-in-one synthetic strategy, combining metal coordination with the covalent chemistry of light elements. The new pore-space-partitioned material could be used as a highly efficient adsorbent of ammonia.

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Rapid melting of the world's largest ice shelf linked to solar heat in the ocean

An international team of scientists has found part of the world's largest ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the overall ice shelf average, due to solar heating of the surrounding ocean surface.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VziSuA

Heavier and taller children are more likely to develop kidney cancer as adults than their average-sized peers

A study of more than 300,000 individuals in Denmark reveals that heavier and taller children are at greater risk than their average-sized peers of developing the kidney cancer renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as adults.

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Heavier and taller children are more likely to develop kidney cancer as adults than their average-sized peers

A study of more than 300,000 individuals in Denmark reveals that heavier and taller children are at greater risk than their average-sized peers of developing the kidney cancer renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as adults.

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Medical News Today: What to know about urethral syndrome

Urethral syndrome, also known as urethral pain syndrome, can occur when the urethra becomes irritated. Symptoms can include urination difficulties and pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen. Learn more about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of urethral syndrome here.

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Medical News Today: What causes watery semen, and does it affect fertility?

Ejaculating multiple times per day, living with certain medical conditions, and having nutritional deficiencies can all cause watery semen. Watery semen may indicate a low sperm count, but it does not necessarily mean that a person is infertile. Learn more about the causes of watery semen here.

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Plant cells eat their own ... membranes and oil droplets

Biochemists have discovered two ways that autophagy, or self-eating, controls the levels of oils in plant cells. The study describes how this cannibalistic-sounding process actually helps plants survive, and suggests a way to get bioenergy crops to accumulate more oil.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LcdQAi

US 1 of 8 nations where child and adolescent health improved but maternal mortality worsened

The United States is one of only eight countries in the world where decreases in child and adolescent mortality over a 27-year period haven't also been matched by reductions in maternal mortality, according to a new scientific study. This divergent trend also was found in American Samoa, Canada, Greece, Guam, Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Zimbabwe. Of these countries, the United States had the largest increase in maternal mortality rate at 67.5%.

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Inhaled hydrogen could protect the brain during heart-lung bypass

Newborns with life-threatening congenital heart disease often need open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, which carries a risk of damaging the brain. Critically ill newborns who are placed on ECMO are at even higher risk for brain injury. A new study, performed in a large animal model, suggests that adding a dash of hydrogen to the usual mix of respiratory gases could further protect babies' brains. The researchers are now planning a small safety trial.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L8u9Oj

Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova

Researchers have discovered the remains of a nova in a galactic globular cluster, located near the center of Messier 22. The finding, using modern instruments, confirms one of the oldest observations of an event outside the solar system.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRGRx2

US 1 of 8 nations where child and adolescent health improved but maternal mortality worsened

The United States is one of only eight countries in the world where decreases in child and adolescent mortality over a 27-year period haven't also been matched by reductions in maternal mortality, according to a new scientific study. This divergent trend also was found in American Samoa, Canada, Greece, Guam, Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Zimbabwe. Of these countries, the United States had the largest increase in maternal mortality rate at 67.5%.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vrjQKL

Inhaled hydrogen could protect the brain during heart-lung bypass

Newborns with life-threatening congenital heart disease often need open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, which carries a risk of damaging the brain. Critically ill newborns who are placed on ECMO are at even higher risk for brain injury. A new study, performed in a large animal model, suggests that adding a dash of hydrogen to the usual mix of respiratory gases could further protect babies' brains. The researchers are now planning a small safety trial.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L8u9Oj

Turning up your TVs brightness won't make dark scenes easier to see

Game of Thrones

Here's what really works to make shadowy shows more watchable

TV isn't too dark, you're just not watching it right.


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Your present self is your best future self

Predicting similarity over time is strongly related to happiness later on in life according to new study.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ7WU

Susceptibility to disease develops during childhood

Traumatized children and children who develop multiple allergies tend to suffer in adulthood from chronic inflammatory diseases and psychiatric disorders. Researchers have demonstrated this in a study in which they identified five classes of early immune-system programming.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Win7YM

Urine test could prevent cervical cancer, study finds

Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ5hK

How the olfactory brain affects memory

How sensory perception in the brain affects learning and memory processes is far from fully understood. Neuroscientists have discovered a new aspect of how the processing of odors impacts memory centers. They showed that the piriform cortex -- a part of the olfactory brain -- has a direct influence on information storage in our most important memory structure, the hippocampus.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V0tG5o

Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks rises in the United States

According to a new study, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. Energy drink consumers had significantly higher total caffeine intake compared with non-consumers and the beverages represented a majority of their total daily caffeine. Use by young adults continues to steadily rise.

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For low-income countries, climate action pays off by 2050

A new study shows that beyond the benefits of reduced extreme weather in the long term, global mitigation efforts would also lower oil prices in coming decades, resulting in a significant economic boon for most poorer countries.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WcIjz7

Your present self is your best future self

Predicting similarity over time is strongly related to happiness later on in life according to new study.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ7WU

Susceptibility to disease develops during childhood

Traumatized children and children who develop multiple allergies tend to suffer in adulthood from chronic inflammatory diseases and psychiatric disorders. Researchers have demonstrated this in a study in which they identified five classes of early immune-system programming.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Win7YM

New charge transfer and separation process

Scientists have discovered a new charge transfer and separation process named Twisted Intramolecular Charge Shuttle (TICS), paving a new avenue for chemists to construct unique and useful fluorescent probes in a wide range of chemical families of fluorophores.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GOTLe2

Urine test could prevent cervical cancer, study finds

Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ5hK

How the olfactory brain affects memory

How sensory perception in the brain affects learning and memory processes is far from fully understood. Neuroscientists have discovered a new aspect of how the processing of odors impacts memory centers. They showed that the piriform cortex -- a part of the olfactory brain -- has a direct influence on information storage in our most important memory structure, the hippocampus.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V0tG5o

Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks rises in the United States

According to a new study, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. Energy drink consumers had significantly higher total caffeine intake compared with non-consumers and the beverages represented a majority of their total daily caffeine. Use by young adults continues to steadily rise.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1xfIG

Magma is the key to the moon's makeup

For more than a century, scientists have squabbled over how Earth's moon formed. Now researchers say they may have the answer.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WdqWyj

Paving the way for innovative treatment of epilepsy

Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis may, after necessary modifications, one day be used to treat patients with epilepsy.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VBHbYN

The last chance for Madagascar's biodiversity

Scientists have recommended actions the government of Madagascar's recently elected president, Andry Rajoelina should take to turn around the precipitous decline of biodiversity and help put Madagascar on a trajectory towards sustainable growth. Madagascar's protected areas, some of the most important for biodiversity in the world, have suffered terribly in recent years from illegal mining, logging, and collection of threatened species for the pet trade.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DE1pqN

Medical News Today: Why does insomnia worsen distress of unpleasant memories?

Brain activity differences may help explain why distress from bad memories grows stronger in people with insomnia but fades in those without insomnia.

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Meet the experts trying to keep nuclear material out of the wrong hands

blue plastic army man with gas mask

Their radioactive fuel makes nuclear plants and research reactors targets.

As long as nuclear power exists, there will be attempts to swipe its radioactive fuel. Meet the people trying to keep that from happening.


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Paving the way for innovative treatment of epilepsy

Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis may, after necessary modifications, one day be used to treat patients with epilepsy.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VBHbYN

NASA Brings Moon and More to Visitors at COSI Science Festival


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Medical News Today: Letter from the Editor: Transparency and trust

In this month's letter, Managing Editor Honor Whiteman discusses the importance of having access to online health information you can trust.

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Medical News Today: How religious experiences may benefit mental health

New research examines the psychological effects of having deep religious or mystical experiences, whether they are induced by psychedelic drugs or not.

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What a never-before-seen radioactive decay could tell us about neutrinos

In a new set of results, chemists have laid the foundation for a single-atom illumination strategy called barium tagging. Their achievement is the first known imaging of single atoms in a solid noble gas.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VwME3g

Filaments and fibers three times finer than a human hair

Experts have discovered that there is a moment at which a polymer in liquid state -- specifically one that has been worked from polyethylene glycol, which is widely used in industry -- shows greater elasticity that, instead of breaking up and forming drops, the liquid experiences a stretching which causes filaments to be formed.

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Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight

Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility installed on the EPFL campus.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IOvGHE

Mycobateria: Simple Solution to Complex Problem

A team has for the first time identified a transport protein in mycobacteria which is responsible for the uptake of the nutrient L-arabinofuranose. The scientists used a novel approach which could simplify the identification of transport proteins in mycobacteria in the future. This class of proteins could play a key role in the development of new types of medications to tackle mycobacteria and treat diseases like tuberculosis in humans.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2J2GtNA

Giant planets and big data: What deep learning reveals about Saturn's storms

A deep learning approach to detecting storms on Saturn shows the vast regions affected by storms and that dark storm clouds contain material swept up from the lower atmosphere.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRkMyA

Medical News Today: Is it better to 'contain' rather than destroy cancer?

New research in mice suggests that we could stop some cancers from making a comeback by maintaining metastatic cells in a 'dormant' state.

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Spinning black hole sprays light-speed plasma clouds into space

Astronomers have discovered rapidly swinging jets coming from a black hole almost 8,000 light-years from Earth. The research shows jets from V404 Cygni's black hole behaving in a way never seen before on such short timescales. The jets appear to be rapidly rotating with high-speed clouds of plasma -- potentially just minutes apart -- shooting out of the black hole in different directions.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PyzwFl

Finding antibiotic-effect in molecules quickly

Scientists have developed a method with which they can quickly test a very large number of molecules for antibiotic effect. With it, they have already successfully discovered new antibiotic candidates produced by microorganisms. In the future, they will use their new technology to examine soil samples and the microbiome on human skin for medically useful microorganisms.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GGOeWO

Major findings help understand bacteria's 'superglue'

Molecular details on how harmful bacteria attach to the human body have been revealed for the first time. This new knowledge could have huge impacts in anti-microbial development.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2W8CjHE

Inorganic perovskite absorbers for use in thin-film solar cells

A team has succeeded in producing inorganic perovskite thin films at moderate temperatures using co-evaporation - making post-tempering at high temperatures unnecessary. The process makes it much easier to produce thin-film solar cells from this material. In comparison to metal-organic hybrid perovskites, inorganic perovskites are more thermally stable.

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Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping after 3 years in the environment

Researchers examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1OzgB

Unmanned aircraft delivered kidney for transplant

In a first-ever advancement in human medicine and aviation technology, an unmanned aircraft has delivered a donor kidney to surgeons for successful transplantation into a patient with kidney failure.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GMaONJ

New study aims to validate pediatric version of sequential organ failure assessment

A new study aims to validate the pediatric version of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in the emergency department setting as a predictor of mortality in all patients and patients with suspected infection.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V2ZtD0

Placental function linked to brain injuries associated with autism

Allopregnanolone, a hormone made by the placenta late in pregnancy, is such a potent neurosteroid that disrupting its steady supply to the developing fetus can leave it vulnerable to brain injuries associated with autism spectrum disorder, according to new research.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GFy93w

Finding antibiotic-effect in molecules quickly

Scientists have developed a method with which they can quickly test a very large number of molecules for antibiotic effect. With it, they have already successfully discovered new antibiotic candidates produced by microorganisms. In the future, they will use their new technology to examine soil samples and the microbiome on human skin for medically useful microorganisms.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GGOeWO

Unmanned aircraft delivered kidney for transplant

In a first-ever advancement in human medicine and aviation technology, an unmanned aircraft has delivered a donor kidney to surgeons for successful transplantation into a patient with kidney failure.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GMaONJ

New study aims to validate pediatric version of sequential organ failure assessment

A new study aims to validate the pediatric version of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in the emergency department setting as a predictor of mortality in all patients and patients with suspected infection.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V2ZtD0

Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US

A first-of-its-kind study estimate the economic value of education for better health and longevity. The new study finds that the reduced disability and longer lives among the more educated are worth up to twice as much as the value of education for lifetime earnings.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UJ9hwR

Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs

Physics and Chemistry scholars have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process and lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs which are purer and have no side effects. The technique, which is a world-first breakthrough, uses a specific nanomaterial layer to detect the target molecules in pharmaceuticals and pesticides in just five minutes.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKNY1q

DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery

A new study shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed to function as pH-responsive cargo carriers, paving the way towards functional drug-delivery vehicles.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UPhpMa

Gene variant linked to sleep problems in autism

Researchers have found that sleep problems in patients with autism spectrum disorder may be linked to a mutation in the gene SHANK3 that in turn regulates the genes of the body's 24-hour day and night cycle. Their study showed that people who were missing the SHANK3 gene and mice that lacked part of the gene had difficulty falling asleep.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GLC52y

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It's more serious than you think

Work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in employees with hypertension.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V7b2ZF

Placental function linked to brain injuries associated with autism

Allopregnanolone, a hormone made by the placenta late in pregnancy, is such a potent neurosteroid that disrupting its steady supply to the developing fetus can leave it vulnerable to brain injuries associated with autism spectrum disorder, according to new research.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GFy93w

Wax helps plants to survive in the desert

The leaves of date palms can heat up to temperatures around 50 degrees Celsius. They survive thanks to a unique wax mixture that is essential for the existence in the desert.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZIetET

New technique could pave the way for simple color tuning of LED bulbs

New research demonstrates the possibility of tuning the color of a GaN LED by changing the time sequence at which the operation current is provided to the device.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DDwfQn

Squid skin inspires creation of next-generation space blanket

Drawing design inspiration from the skin of stealthy sea creatures, engineers have developed a next-generation, adaptive space blanket that gives users the ability to control their temperature. The innovation is detailed in a study published today in Nature Communications.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VF6Ekk

Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide

The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper surface can lead to better results. When potassium bromide molecules arrange themselves between graphene and copper, it results in electronic decoupling. This alters the electrical properties of the graphene produced, bringing them closer to pure graphene.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Lc8Hs1

Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US

A first-of-its-kind study estimate the economic value of education for better health and longevity. The new study finds that the reduced disability and longer lives among the more educated are worth up to twice as much as the value of education for lifetime earnings.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UJ9hwR

Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs

Physics and Chemistry scholars have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process and lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs which are purer and have no side effects. The technique, which is a world-first breakthrough, uses a specific nanomaterial layer to detect the target molecules in pharmaceuticals and pesticides in just five minutes.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKNY1q

DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery

A new study shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed to function as pH-responsive cargo carriers, paving the way towards functional drug-delivery vehicles.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UPhpMa

Gene variant linked to sleep problems in autism

Researchers have found that sleep problems in patients with autism spectrum disorder may be linked to a mutation in the gene SHANK3 that in turn regulates the genes of the body's 24-hour day and night cycle. Their study showed that people who were missing the SHANK3 gene and mice that lacked part of the gene had difficulty falling asleep.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GLC52y

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It's more serious than you think

Work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in employees with hypertension.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V7b2ZF

Techathlon podcast: Future ketchup, fake materials, and digital spring cleaning

Laugh, learn, hear us eat ketchup-flavored fruit roll-ups.

Can you beat our scores in this week's technology game show?


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Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential

To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulfur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density more than five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using a catholyte with the help of a graphene sponge.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PApLGr

Concepts of Yearly Master Health Checkups

Is a yearly master health checkup really necessary and what does the checkup involve? Find out what kind of annual medical health checkup is best suited to your health and lifestyle.

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Medical News Today: How stress eating might prime the body to store fat

New research in mice finds a molecular pathway that may explain why eating comfort food during stressful times can lead to increased weight gain.

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International Day of Immunology: Celebrating Your Amazing Immune System

International Day of Immunology is celebrated on 29th April every year. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of immunology research for fighting infectious diseases, autoimmunity and cancer.

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Fruitarian Diet

Fruitarian diet is composed of more than 50 percent of fruits. A variety of fruits can be included in your diet and the type of fruitarian diet varies among fruitarians.

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Medical News Today: Does it matter what time of day you exercise?

Two new mouse studies suggest that exercise may affect metabolism differently in the evening than in the morning due to the circadian rhythm.

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Sunday, April 28, 2019

Children, their parents, and health professionals often underestimate children's higher weight status

More than half of parents underestimated their children's classification as overweight or obese -- children themselves and health professionals also share this misperception.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GNUflI

Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications

Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy, and their babies seem more likely to be born prematurely, small for gestational age, have congenital anomalies and be admitted to intensive care, according to the most comprehensive assessment of how bariatric surgery affects pregnancy outcomes.

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Being a car commuter with obesity linked to a 32% increased early death risk

New research shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of early death, from any cause, compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking.

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Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age seven years.

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Nationwide study suggests obesity as an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression in young people

Obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents, independent of traditional risk factors such as parental psychiatric illness and socioeconomic status, according to new research.

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Influenza vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children

Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new study.

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New study examines the resurgence of milk sharing

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing.

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Early lipids boost brain growth for vulnerable micro-preemies

Dietary lipids, already an important source of energy for tiny preemies, also provide a much-needed brain boost by significantly increasing global brain volume as well as increasing volume in regions involved in motor activities and memory.

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Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Micro-preemies who primarily consume breast milk have significantly higher levels of metabolites important for brain growth and development, according to sophisticated imaging.

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Children, their parents, and health professionals often underestimate children's higher weight status

More than half of parents underestimated their children's classification as overweight or obese -- children themselves and health professionals also share this misperception.

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Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications

Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy, and their babies seem more likely to be born prematurely, small for gestational age, have congenital anomalies and be admitted to intensive care, according to the most comprehensive assessment of how bariatric surgery affects pregnancy outcomes.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XXwWM9

Being a car commuter with obesity linked to a 32% increased early death risk

New research shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of early death, from any cause, compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GR3MII

Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age seven years.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XPzXhp

Nationwide study suggests obesity as an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression in young people

Obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents, independent of traditional risk factors such as parental psychiatric illness and socioeconomic status, according to new research.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UN4qL8

Influenza vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children

Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new study.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRb7YL

New study examines the resurgence of milk sharing

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XSWRnU

Early lipids boost brain growth for vulnerable micro-preemies

Dietary lipids, already an important source of energy for tiny preemies, also provide a much-needed brain boost by significantly increasing global brain volume as well as increasing volume in regions involved in motor activities and memory.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pyo64l

Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Micro-preemies who primarily consume breast milk have significantly higher levels of metabolites important for brain growth and development, according to sophisticated imaging.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vom916

New record of quantum memory efficiency

A joint research team has set a new record of photonic quantum memory efficiency, pushing quantum computation a step closer to reality.

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3D optical biopsies within reach thanks to advance in light field technology

Researchers have shown that existing optical fibre technology could be used to produce microscopic 3D images of tissue inside the body, paving the way towards 3D optical biopsies.

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Mapping industrial 'hum' in the US

Using a dense sensor network that scanned the United States between 2003 and 2014, researchers have identified areas within the country marked by a persistent seismic signal caused by industrial processes.

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Quick reconnaissance after 2018 Anchorage quake reveals signs of ground failure

A day after the Nov. 30, 2018, magnitude 7 earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska, US Geological Survey scientists had taken to the skies. The researchers were surveying the region from a helicopter, looking for signs of ground failure from landslides to liquefaction.

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3D optical biopsies within reach thanks to advance in light field technology

Researchers have shown that existing optical fibre technology could be used to produce microscopic 3D images of tissue inside the body, paving the way towards 3D optical biopsies.

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Medical News Today: Just how effective is hypnosis at relieving pain?

Can hypnosis treat pain? A recent meta-analysis combines the findings of 85 studies and concludes that it could be an effective option for pain relief.

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Medical News Today: How elderberries can help you fight the flu

New research shows how the power of elderberries — the fruit of a common European and North American shrub — can help our bodies fight the flu.

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Saturday, April 27, 2019

The dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years

New analysis predicts the dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years, a trend that will have grave implications for how we treat our digital heritage in the future.

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The dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years

New analysis predicts the dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years, a trend that will have grave implications for how we treat our digital heritage in the future.

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Medical News Today: Why pet antibiotics could make their owners sick

British-based scientists have detected a gene that helps bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic linezolid. Crucially, this gene may spread to humans.

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Quick and Easy Ways to Memorize Things

You can train your brain to memorize things faster. If you're thinking about how to train the brain, then you may also be thinking if there are ways to improve memory. Here are easy and quick ways to improve memory and effectively recall information.

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Medical News Today: How might obesity affect the brain?

New research uses MRI imaging to examine the connections between obesity and changes in the brain's gray and white matter volume and structure.

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RUNNY NOSE (Potassium Silicate) Pellet [Natural Health Supply]

Updated Date: Apr 22, 2019 EST

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GRANISETRON HYDROCHLORIDE Injection [Akorn, Inc.]

Updated Date: Apr 22, 2019 EST

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PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE Suppository [Perrigo New York Inc]

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JUSTICE VANILLA SCENTED ANTI-BACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER (Alcohol) Gel [TWEEN BRANDS, INC]

Updated Date: Apr 22, 2019 EST

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RUNNY NOSE COUGH (Justicia Adhatoda Leaf) Pellet [Natural Health Supply]

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BASIC CARE ALLERGY (Fexofenadine Hcl) Tablet, Film Coated [L. Perrigo Company]

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RUGBY EYE WASH (Water, Purified) Liquid [Rugby Laboratories]

Updated Date: Apr 22, 2019 EST

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GOOD SENSE TUSSIN CF (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride) Solution [Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.]

Updated Date: Apr 22, 2019 EST

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ESZOPICLONE Tablet, Film Coated [Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.]

Updated Date: Apr 22, 2019 EST

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BSS (Balanced Salt Solution) Solution [Alcon Laboratories, Inc.]

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GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS 30C (Gelsemium Sempervirens Root) Pellet [HBC NATURALS INC]

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RINGING IN EARS (Allylthiourea) Pellet [Natural Health Supply]

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ZANAFLEX (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) Tablet [PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]

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ARNICA 30C (Arnica Montana) Pellet [HBC NATURALS INC]

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DEXTROSE (Dextrose Monohydrate) Injection, Solution [Baxter Healthcare Corporation]

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GOOD SENSE TUSSIN DM COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION (Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin) Solution [Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.]

Updated Date: Apr 22, 2019 EST

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TREANDA (Bendamustine Hydrochloride) Injection, Solution, Concentrate TREANDA (Bendamustine Hydrochloride) Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution [Cephalon, Inc.]

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GOOD SENSE TUSSIN DM (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin) Solution [Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.]

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DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE Capsule [REMEDYREPACK INC.]

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GABAPENTIN Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]

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OXAPROZIN Tablet [DIRECT RX]

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RECOTHROM (Thrombin Topical Recombinant) Kit [Baxter Healthcare Corporation]

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PREVACID (Lansoprazole) Capsule, Delayed Release [PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]

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FENOFIBRATE Capsule [Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited]

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ARNICA (Arnica Montana) Pellet [HBC NATURALS INC]

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LISINOPRIL Tablet [NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.]

Updated Date: Apr 22, 2019 EST

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No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, suggest researchers

An international group of researchers has taken one of the first major steps in finding the biological changes in the brain that drive fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. New work using chaos theory to analyze brain signals shows the long-term effects. Researchers found that teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb showed altered brain connections that were consistent with impaired cognitive performance.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VwZsX6

New fallout from 'the collision that changed the world'

When India slammed into Asia, the collision changed the configuration of the continents, the landscape, global climate and more. Now scientists have identified one more effect: the oxygen in the world's oceans increased, altering the conditions for life. They created an unprecedented nitrogen record destined to become one of the fundamental datasets for biogeochemical history of Earth.

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A spoonful of peppermint helps the meal go down

When treated with peppermint oil, 63 percent of patients with disorders of the esophagus that cause difficulty swallowing and non-cardiac chest pain reported feeling much or slightly better, report researchers. Eighty-three percent of patients with spastic disorders of the esophagus reported feeling better. Peppermint is an attractive first-line treatment because it has few side effects and can be taken as needed by patients.

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Gene-editing technology may produce resistant virus in cassava plant

The use of gene-editing technology to create virus-resistant cassava plants could have serious negative ramifications, according to new research by plant biologists.

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Nanoparticles take a fantastic, magnetic voyage

Engineers have designed tiny robots that can help drug-delivery nanoparticles push their way out of the bloodstream and into a tumor or another disease site. The magnetic microrobots could help to overcome one of the biggest obstacles to delivering drugs with nanoparticles: getting them to exit blood vessels and accumulate in the right place.

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TET proteins regulate factors essential for normal antibody production

A report has shown that genetic deletion, or mutation, of TET2 and TET3 in mouse B cells damps down the generation of functional IgG antibodies, decreasing the effectiveness of immune responses.

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A personality test for ads

People leave digital footprints online, and this information could helps marketers personalize ads based on individual personality types.

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Biological machinery of cell's 'executioner' yields secrets of its control

Researchers by structural biologists have discovered how the cell switches on an executioner mechanism called necroptosis that induces damaged or infected cells to commit suicide to protect the body.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IKwk94

US Southeast Atlantic coast facing high threat of sea-level rise in the next 10 years

New research shows 75% of the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to central Florida will be highly vulnerable to erosion and inundation from rising tides by 2030, negatively impacting many coastal species' nesting habitats.

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Lionfish genes studied for clues to invasive prowess

What makes the red lionfish (Pterois volitans) such a successful and powerful invader in Atlantic Ocean waters compared to its rather lamb-like existence in its native Pacific Ocean? A new study sorts it out.

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Significant delays in West Nile virus reporting

Researchers found significant delays in reporting human cases of West Nile virus, hampering real-time forecasting of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.

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Hubble snaps a crowded cluster

This sparkling burst of stars is Messier 75. It is a globular cluster: a spherical collection of stars bound together by gravity. Clusters like this orbit around galaxies and typically reside in their outer and less-crowded areas, gathering to form dense communities in the galactic suburbs.

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Flexible circuits for 3D printing

A research cooperation has developed a process suitable for 3D printing that can be used to produce transparent and mechanically flexible electronic circuits. The technique can enable new applications such as printable light-emitting diodes, solar cells or tools with integrated circuits, as the scientists report in the journal Scientific Reports. The researchers are demonstrating the potential of their process with a flexible capacitor, among other things.

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Screening for genes to improve protein production in yeast

By silencing genes, researchers have managed to increase protein production in yeast significantly. This method can lay the grounds for engineering better yeast production hosts for industries producing biopharmaceutical proteins and industrial enzymes.

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AI-generated profiles? Airbnb users prefer a human touch

With so much at stake, should Airbnb hosts rely on an algorithm to write their profiles for them? That depends, according to new research. If everyone uses algorithmically generated profiles, users trust them. However, if only some hosts choose to delegate writing responsibilities to artificial intelligence, they are likely to be distrusted.

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Association between high blood PCB levels and premature death

High levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the blood are associated with premature death. This is shown by a cross-disciplinary study, based on 1,000 randomly selected 70-year-olds.

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Ocean acidification 'could have consequences for millions'

Ocean acidification could have serious consequences for the millions of people globally whose lives depend on coastal protection, fisheries and aquaculture, a new publication suggests.

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Medical News Today: Dry skin around the mouth: Causes and remedies

The skin around the mouth may become dry because of allergies, skin conditions, or irritants, including certain products. Learn more about the causes and treatments of dry skin around the mouth here.

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Medical News Today: Which meals are low in carbs?

A low-carb diet can help with reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, and it may especially benefit people with diabetes. This diet tends to contain high levels of protein and fat, but it should also include a variety of fruits and vegetables. Here, we suggest healthful, low-carb meals for the whole day.

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Medical News Today: What are the benefits of neem?

Neem comes from the Indian lilac tree. It is available as an oil or extract. In this article, learn about the uses and benefits of neem, as well as some safety considerations.

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Medical News Today: What is the best time to take statins and why?

Some cholesterol-lowering drugs work best when a person takes them in the evening, while others are equally effective in the morning. Learn more about different statins, including the best time of day to take them.

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Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of buckwheat?

Buckwheat is a highly nutritious whole grain with a range of potential health benefits. In this article, we look at the benefits, nutritional value, and side effects of buckwheat.

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Medical News Today: What is the GAPS diet? A complete overview

The GAPS diet aims to ‘cure’ psychological conditions such as autism and dyslexia by changing a person’s diet. We look at the evidence, uses, and controversies around this dietary intervention.

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No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, suggest researchers

An international group of researchers has taken one of the first major steps in finding the biological changes in the brain that drive fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. New work using chaos theory to analyze brain signals shows the long-term effects. Researchers found that teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb showed altered brain connections that were consistent with impaired cognitive performance.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VwZsX6

Only 13 % know: The one-minute self-exam that could save young men’s lives

A new survey shows most Americans wrongly think testicular cancer is an older man's issue, despite it most commonly affecting men aged 2...