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…
URMC Contributes to Landmark Study on Origins of Congenital Heart Disease
In a first-of-its-kind study published in the journal Nature, scientists identified a group of gene…
Study finds neurons that encode the outcomes of actions
When we make complex decisions, we have to take many factors into account. Some choices have a high payoff but…
Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters
The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover on its surface, whose unique…
How a world record ‘squeeze’ could offer comfort for dark matter hunters
Squeezing device, developed at UNSW, used to reduce noise for more precise…
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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…
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…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
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…
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…
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…