Yoga Can Lower Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to…
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University of Minnesota-developed safety net drug for rigid muscles moves ahead in clinical trials
A new formulation for a University of Minnesota-developed drug targeted at rare disorders is under development, with the potential to…
Researchers uncover structure of enzyme that makes plant cellulose
Purdue researchers have discovered the structure of the enzyme that makes cellulose, a finding that could lead to easier ways…
New chip promising for tumor-targeting research
This illustration shows the design of a new chip capable of simulating a tumor's "microenvironment" to test the effectiveness of…
Robotic fabric could bring ‘active clothing,’ wearable robots
Orienting the robotic fabric in two different directions causes a block of foam to either bend or compress, a principle…
Solar cell film made from kesterite or perovskite absorbs energy more efficiently and is cheaper to manufacture
The basic function of solar cells is to harvest sunlight and turn it into electricity. Thus, it is critically important…
UCLA biologists delay the aging process by ‘remote control’
UCLA biologists have identified a gene that can slow the aging process throughout the entire body when activated remotely in…
Counting fish teeth reveals DNA changes behind rapid evolution
Sticklebacks, the roaches of the fish world, are the ideal animal in which to study the genes that control body…
Human faces are so variable because we evolved to look unique
The amazing variety of human faces – far greater than that of most other animals – is the result of…