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Study Reveals Common Suboptimal Dialysis Initiation
Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts
Keurig K-Cups Recalled Nationwide for Packaging Issue
Cholera Epidemic Ravages Pakadjuma, Kinshasa
Chikungunya Outbreak Hits China's South
How Cells Store DNA: Nucleosomes Safeguard Genetic Material
Study Reveals Early Brain Formation Links to Neuropsychiatric Diseases
Researchers Discover New Trigger for Mitophagy
Laminin-411 Protein Key to Myelin Formation
Columbia Engineering Develops Bioactive Injectable Hydrogels
Scientists Develop Computer Program to Mimic Human and Animal Cell Behavior
2.533 Million Global Deaths Prevented by SARS-CoV-2 Vaccinations
Gestational Carriers at Higher Risk of Mental Illness
Impact of Middle East Conflict on Australian Women's Mental Health
Unveiling the Secrets of Skilled Ball-Trapping
Rise in Americans Caring for Older Family Members
Black-Eyed Pea Virus: Promising Cancer Immunotherapy
Study Reveals Firefighters' Chemical Exposure Impact on Genes
WHO Raises Concerns Over Surge in Chikungunya Cases
Promising Results of Gene Therapy Trial for Fabry Disease
Age-Related Memory Decline Tied to Neural Stem Cell Changes
Emollient Use Reduces Infant Dermatitis
Glp1 Agonist Drugs Reduce Asthma Symptoms in Obese People
Genetic Biomarker for Glioblastoma Treatment
Study Reveals Key Molecule's Role in Blood Cell Generation
UT Southwestern Study Reveals Hormone's Role in Shielding Cancer
Rising Sexually Transmitted Infections in Texas
Understanding the Role of Clock Genes in Circadian Rhythm
Prostate Cancer Study Reveals Lethal Transformation
Uncovering Key ALS Mechanism: Targeting UNC13A for Treatment
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Microscopic Discovery in California Lake Sparks Buzz
Trump Administration Challenges Foundational Greenhouse Gas Science
Earth's Continents Face Unprecedented Freshwater Loss
World's Simplest Artificial Cell for Chemical Navigation
Study Finds Higher Income Singles More Inclined Towards Relationships
Study Suggests Bush Basil as Natural Pest Repellent
World's Oceans Facing Intense Heat Waves
Summer's Meteor Shower Duet Approaches
"Mapping the Intricate Cellular Family Tree"
Colombian Andes: High-Elevation Forests Store More Carbon
Large Hadron Collider's Impact on Electronics
Global Scuba Diving Tourism Boosts Economies
Immune Cell Modification for Universal Cancer Treatment
Researchers Develop Method to Predict Cell Activity in Tissues
Study Reveals Nonhuman Animals' Adaptive Aggression Strategy
Philosopher of Science Examines Transparency in Public Trust
Georgia Tech Research Reveals Electron Beams' Precision
Penn State Professor Explores Georgia Barrier Island Evolution
AI Model Enhances Drug & Vaccine Discovery
First Survey Data from TAEPS Study Released
Korean Research Team Reveals Unique Nonlinear Wave Phenomenon
Researchers from Yunnan Observatories Develop Celestial Object Classification Method
Study Reveals City Life's Accelerated Pace
New State of Quantum Matter Unveiled for Self-Charging Computers
University of Tsukuba Study Reveals Tetrandrine's Cellular Response
Einstein's Critique Shapes Quantum Mechanics Understanding
Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory Launched by FAO
Global Oceans: Marine Protected Areas Concerns
Canada Braces for Intense Summer Wildfires
Microsoft Report Reveals 40% of Users Start Day with Inbox Triage
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Research shows how sulfate ions increase the lifespan, performance of aqueous batteries
Scientists Discover Key Barrier to Safer Aqueous Batteries
New UK Age Verification Measures to Prevent Children Accessing Harmful Online Content
UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content
Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan's ancient capital
Nishijinori Weaving Technique Teams Up with AI
AI tackles notoriously complex equations, enabling faster advances in drug and material design
AI Speeds Up Solving Scientific Problems
Bio-Inspired Multiscale Design for Perovskite Solar Cell Stability
Design strategies for reshaping stability and sustainability of perovskite solar cells
Meta's wristband breakthrough lets you use digital devices without touching them
Meta's Potential to Revolutionize Digital Device Interaction
AI will soon be able to audit all published research—what will that mean for public trust in science?
Importance of Peer Review in Ensuring Scientific Accuracy
Enhancing Robot Navigation in Dynamic Environments
A human-inspired pathfinding approach to improve robot navigation
Study Finds Automated Speed Cameras Reduce Speeding Near Schools
Automated speed enforcement significantly reduces speeding in Toronto school zones
Scientists develop tool to detect fake videos
UC Riverside Researchers Develop System to Expose Manipulated Videos
Energy-efficient strategies may produce 10 times more health benefits in Eastern Europe than in Western Europe
EU Climate Law Mandates 55% Emission Cut by 2030
Risk highlighted as Chinese hackers hit Microsoft
Microsoft Faces Cybersecurity Storm: China-Linked Hackers Target Organizations
Amazon shuts down Shanghai AI lab: source
Amazon Closes AI Research Lab in Shanghai
Google ordered to pay Argentine pictured naked in his yard
Argentine Man Awarded Compensation for Google Street View Incident
Volkswagen takes 1.3-bn-euro hit from Trump tariffs
Volkswagen Reports 1.3 Billion Euro Loss Due to Trump Tariffs
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New flying reptile species was one of largest ever flying animals
A newly identified species of pterosaur is among the largest ever flying animals, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London.
Experimental 'blood test' accurately screens for PTSD
An artificial intelligence tool—which analyzed 28 physical and molecular measures, all but one from blood samples—confirmed with 77 percent accuracy a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male combat veterans, according to a new study.
Crisis-hit Nissan CEO set to resign as board meets
The CEO of crisis-hit Japanese automaker Nissan plans to resign, reports said Monday, as the firm's board meets to discuss an audit launched after former chief Carlos Ghosn's arrest over financial misconduct.
Australia girds for worst as bushfire season comes early
Australia battled to contain around 160 bushfires in the east of the country Monday, an early start to a wildfire season that authorities warn could be the worst in decades.
Powerful typhoon Faxai in direct hit on Tokyo
A powerful typhoon with potentially record winds and rain battered the Tokyo region early Monday, sparking evacuation warnings to tens of thousands, widespread blackouts and transport disruption.
BA cancels almost all UK flights in landmark strike
British Airways on Monday cancelled almost all flights departing and arriving into the UK, as the airline's first-ever pilots' strike began, sparking travel chaos for tens of thousands of passengers.
Labour report alleges violations by China iPhone supplier
Apple and its supplier Foxconn admitted they have been using too many temporary workers to staff an iPhone factory in central China, as a labour rights group accused them Monday of a number of workers rights violations.
China's Geely takes stake in German 'flying taxi' firm Volocopter
German "flying taxi" developer Volocopter said Monday it had raised 50 million euros ($55.1 million) from investors including automaker Geely, risking a revived debate about Chinese investments in EU firms.
Philippines confirms African swine fever, culls 7,000 pigs
Lab tests have confirmed that African swine fever caused the deaths of pig herds in at least seven villages near Manila and a multiagency body will be set up to ensure the highly contagious disease does not spread further, Philippine officials said Monday.
9 Florida students hospitalized for eating 'THC-laced candy'
Authorities say nine students from a Florida charter school ate marijuana-infused candy and were hospitalized with stomach pains.
Scottish study shows that autoantibody test followed by CT imaging may reduce lung cancer mortality
A combination of the EarlyCDT-Lung Test followed by CT imaging in Scottish patients at risk for lung cancer resulted in a significant decrease in late stage diagnosis of lung cancer and may decrease lung cancer specific mortality, according to research presented at IASLC 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). The research was presented by Prof. Frank Sullivan, from the University of St Andrews, St Andrews/United Kingdom.
Video assisted lung surgery reduces complications and hospital stays compared to open surgery
Video-assisted thoracic surgery is associated with lower in-hospital complications and shorter length of stay compared with open surgery among British patients who were diagnosed at an early stage of lung cancer, according to research presented today the IASLC 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer, hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970
The rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black women suffering from persistent high blood pressure at more than twice the rate of white women, according to a Rutgers study.
'Clamp' regulates message transfer between mammal neurons
A fundamental question in nerve biology brings to mind a race car at the starting line: The engine is revving, but the brake is on. The system is ready to go, but under tight control.
Many older hospitalized patients with cancer experience malnutrition
Results from a new study indicate that older hospitalized patients with cancer may have a high risk of being malnourished and experiencing symptoms such as no appetite and nausea, according to findings published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Fatty foods necessary for vitamin E absorption, but not right away
A fresh look at how to best determine dietary guidelines for vitamin E has produced a surprising new finding: Though the vitamin is fat soluble, you don't have to consume fat along with it for the body to absorb it.
Tweets indicate nicotine dependence, withdrawal symptoms of JUUL users
As e-cigarette brand JUUL continues to climb in popularity among users of all ages, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers took a unique approach to analyzing its impact by using Twitter to investigate any mention of nicotine effects, symptoms of dependence and withdrawal in regards to JUUL use.
Native foods are key to preserving rodent gut bacteria in captivity
As Rodolfo Martinez-Mota well knows, from the cactus spines in his clothes and skin, white-throated woodrats love to eat prickly pear cactus (from the Opuntia genus). They like the cactus so much that their gut microorganism community, or microbiome, is specially equipped to break down toxins in the cactus.
Paid family leave improves vaccination rates in infants
Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated on time compared to those who do not, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. The effect is stronger on families living below the poverty line.
Hospital infections declining in Canada
There is good news on the infection front: infections acquired by patients in Canadian hospitals are declining, with a 30% reduction between 2009 and 2017, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). However, continued focus is necessary to identify and prevent emerging antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, and infections with medical devices, such as urinary or intravenous catheters.
New guideline on Parkinson's disease aimed at physicians and people with Parkinson's
A comprehensive new Canadian guideline provides practical guidance for physicians, allied health professionals, patients and families on managing Parkinson disease, based on the latest evidence. The guideline is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), accompanied by an easy-to-reference infographic and podcast.
And then there was light: looking for the first stars in the Universe
Astronomers are closing in on a signal that has been travelling across the Universe for 12 billion years, bringing them nearer to understanding the life and death of the very earliest stars.
Scientists find psychiatric drugs affect gut contents
Scientists have found that antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can change the quantity and composition of gut bacteria in rats. These results raise questions about the specificity of psychoactive drug action, and if confirmed in humans whether psychiatrists might need to consider the effects on the body before prescribing. The research team is currently carrying out a large-scale human observational study which aims to answer the questions posed by these findings. This work is presented at the ECNP Conference in Copenhagen following part-publication in a peer-review journal.
Children of anxious mothers twice as likely to have hyperactivity in adolescence
A large study has shown that children of mothers who are anxious during pregnancy and in the first few years of the child's life have twice the risk of having hyperactivity symptoms at age 16. This work is being presented for the first time at the ECNP Congress in Copenhagen.
Malaria can and should be eradicated within a generation, declare global health experts
A future free of malaria, one of the world's oldest and deadliest diseases, can be achieved as early as 2050, according to a new report published today by The Lancet Commission on malaria eradication.
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