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Phys.org / Fruit fly tests in Greece target invasive species threat
In a small persimmon orchard in northern Greece, scientists carefully open paper bags to release thousands of flies, in an experiment aimed at blunting the destructive impact of invasive new species.
Phys.org / Tidal marshes trap microplastics, raising risks for ecosystems and people
Freshwater tidal marshes, critical for wildlife and coastal protection, are now serving as microplastic catch basins, according to a team of researchers at Penn State. They recently found that these marshes trap large amounts ...
Medical Xpress / Finding patterns in genetic uncertainty: Clues for inborn errors of immunity
Behind every unexplained medical condition is a patient hoping for clarity and understanding. For people with suspected inborn errors of immunity (IEIs), genetic testing can facilitate individually tailored and effective ...
Medical Xpress / Fathers less likely to tackle 'awkward' sex talk
Mothers are more likely than fathers to discuss sex and relationships with their children, raising concerns that many boys are missing out on gender-specific guidance at a critical time in their lives.
Medical Xpress / Association between trust of researchers and willingness to participate in Alzheimer's disease biomarker research
A new study has found that trust in researchers is the strongest factor influencing whether older adults are willing to participate in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) biomarker research. In a survey of 399 ...
Medical Xpress / There's a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa—here's what you need to know
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. It's caused by the most severe strain: Zaire Ebola virus.
Tech Xplore / Why machines struggle with the unknown: Exploring the gap in human and AI learning
How do humans manage to adapt to completely new situations and why do machines so often struggle with this? This central question is explored by researchers from cognitive science and artificial intelligence (AI) in a joint ...
Medical Xpress / Better screening tool for sickle cell disease progression
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), an optical tool that leverages light-tissue interaction to measure changes in hemoglobin concentration and oxygenation, has been used in a variety of fields due to its ability to measure ...
Medical Xpress / A call to action ahead of Medicaid work requirements
With just over a year to go until low-income people covered by Medicaid expansion in 40 states must start verifying they're working, or are exempt from work requirements, a University of Michigan health care researcher says ...
Medical Xpress / Remote monitoring and artificial intelligence in treating patients with heart failure
An artificial intelligence (AI) program created by Cedars-Sinai may reduce hospitalizations in people diagnosed with heart failure, a new study reports.
Medical Xpress / Assessing the risk of heart failure in patients with acute kidney injury
When Sherry Mansour, MD, assistant professor of medicine (nephrology), first began her training at Yale, she was struck by the high rates of heart failure among her patients with kidney disease.
Medical Xpress / Researchers identify new method to protect against sepsis
A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have identified a pathway to help the human body defend itself against sepsis—a life-threatening condition caused by the body's inappropriate response to an infection.
