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Medical Xpress / RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome. Scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease
Although there are striking differences between the cells that make up your eyes, kidneys, brain and toes, the DNA blueprint for these cells is essentially the same. Where do those differences come from?
Tech Xplore / Fast ride, higher bill: Why shared e-mopeds may widen suburban transport costs
Saving on rent often means paying on time. In many suburban areas, limited rail access and infrequent, often delayed bus services make everyday travel difficult. Shared electric mopeds (e-mopeds) have emerged as a new form ...
Medical Xpress / New clue to treating hypertension: Blocking a brain receptor may calm blood pressure signals
The human body is often described in parts—different limbs, systems, and organs—rather than something fully interconnected and whole. Yet many bodily processes interact in ways we may not always recognize. For example, ...
Phys.org / Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws, but our research shows limited change for struggling readers
Families with children who have dyslexia have long pushed lawmakers to respond to a pressing concern: Too many young students struggle for years to learn to read, before schools recognize the problem.
Phys.org / Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, study finds
Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically, and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Arianna Pikus, an assistant professor in the College of Education and ...
Medical Xpress / Your morning coffee might protect your brain as you age. Here's the sweet spot
Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking more won't help protect your brain any further.
Medical Xpress / Are pets good for kids' mental health? Type of animal and duration of bond could make all the difference
Questions like "will getting a pet benefit our child's mental health?" are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of all households now have one or more pets.
Phys.org / What the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina means for businesses today
When Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of Manchester has found that ...
Phys.org / Worried AI means you won't get a job when you graduate? Here's what the research says
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned young people will suffer the most as an AI "tsunami" wipes out many entry-level roles in coming years.
Phys.org / Japan's 'godless' lake warns of creeping climate change
The Japanese priest and his parishioners gathered before dawn, hoping that climate change had not robbed them of the chance to experience an increasingly rare communion with the sacred.
Tech Xplore / AI threatens to eat business software—and it could change the way we work
In recent weeks, a range of large "software-as-a-service" companies, including Salesforce, ServiceNow and Oracle, have seen their share prices tumble.
Medical Xpress / Will Ozempic-style patches help you lose weight? Two experts explain
Could a simple patch, inspired by the weight-loss drug Ozempic, really help you shed excess kilos without the pain and effort of an injection?
