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Phys.org / Portable unit can quickly detect deadly whale and dolphin diseases
Novel marine mammal health surveillance can now detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins in oceans, beaches and remote locations, thanks to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The portable unit delivers ...
Medical Xpress / Switching to integrase inhibitors from protease inhibitors is associated with new diabetes risk in people with HIV
Diabetes mellitus affects more than 10% of people with HIV, and its incidence is rising as the population ages, according to the National Institutes of Health. Antiretroviral therapies that treat HIV by blocking specific ...
Medical Xpress / Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours
Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within hours rather than days. Researchers at the University of Reading, working with ...
Medical Xpress / Research links travel to improved heart health, reduced stress and higher productivity
Traveling isn't just good for the soul—it might also make you healthier and more productive, according to research from Texas A&M University. Traveling can increase productivity, reduce life stress and strengthen the heart, ...
Medical Xpress / EEG during sleep reveals changing infant brain rhythms at 3 and 6 months
Electrical signals from the brain could help identify potential issues in the organ's development, a new study reports. Scientists from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland and the University of Surrey investigated electrical ...
Medical Xpress / uPAR-targeted CAR T cells shrank solid tumors and cleared metastases in mice
Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy—CAR T for short—has been a major advance in treating blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. But the immunotherapy has struggled against solid tumors for two main reasons: Tumor ...
Phys.org / 'Toad-proofing' farms could help stop the march of invasive pest
Curtin University research has found farmers making small changes to how they give water to cattle in semi-arid regions could halt the spread of one of Australia's most damaging invasive species—all without disrupting farming ...
Medical Xpress / Genetic code of growing bacterial threat identified using whole-genome sequencing
Scientists at Houston Methodist Research Institute have discovered that a fast-rising strep bacterium comes in more forms than expected, including ones that may lead to life-threatening infections. The study, led by James ...
Phys.org / Report provides introductory guide on green roofs and walls
Green roofs and green walls are no longer niche design features but proven, scalable nature-based solutions that can significantly enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, energy efficiency and human well-being in European ...
Phys.org / Liquids can fracture like solids—researchers discover the breaking point
In a development that could shift our basic understanding of fluid mechanics, researchers from Drexel University have reported that, given the right circumstances, it is possible to induce a simple liquid to fracture like ...
Phys.org / Normative messaging bridges the partisan gap in pandemic risk-taking, study shows
People's political persuasions can have a significant influence on their initial response to a global health crisis, according to new research. But while they do tend to respond to guidance issued or followed by their political ...
Phys.org / Understanding cell structures: Novel tool enables analysis of the plant actin cytoskeleton
A research team led by Potsdam-based bioinformatician Prof. Dr. Zoran Nikoloski has developed a computational approach and an accompanying tool that enables the detailed analysis and reconstruction of actin filamentous structures ...
