How do therapy dogs help domestic abuse survivors receiving support services?
A new exploration of how therapy dogs can create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for survivors of domestic violence in educational,…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Why ‘singing’ sand dunes hum certain notes
"Singing" sand dunes, such as these in Al-Askharah, Oman, often hum at…
A peek inside a flying bat’s brain uncovers clues to mammalian navigation
When driving up to a busy intersection, you probably pay more attention to where you…
Gene discovery could lead to better soybean varieties for northern United States
Researchers from Purdue University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have discovered a soybean gene whose mutation affects plant stem growth,…
Scientists create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
A UCLA-led study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human brain development, showing how the…
U.Va. Research Overturns Basic Beliefs About Atherosclerosis
Doctors’ efforts to battle the dangerous atherosclerotic plaques that build up in…
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Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
How do therapy dogs help domestic abuse survivors receiving support services?
A new exploration of how therapy dogs can create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for survivors…
New chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions
A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting…
Mind Blank? Here’s What Your Brain Is Really Doing During Those Empty Moments
If you have found yourself suddenly unable to recall what you were doing or thinking,…
A Common Diabetes Drug Might Be the Secret to Relieving Knee Pain Without Surgery!
A widely used diabetes medication, metformin, has demonstrated potential in alleviating knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain…
Sensor technology uses nature’s blueprint and machinery to monitor metabolism in body
Life’s essential functions are powered by a set of compounds called metabolites, which are involved…
Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy may improve chronic low back pain
The list of treatments for low back pain is endless, but few offer relief for…
A New Way to Predict Cancer’s Spread? Scientists Look at ‘Stickiness’ of Tumor Cells
By assessing how “sticky” tumor cells are, researchers at the University of California San Diego…
Dark thoughts before and after giving birth are almost universal – now psychologists want to find out why
Researchers aim to investigate the causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions — intense and…