Scientists mapping out the quantum characteristics of superconductors–materials that conduct electricity with no energy loss–have entered a new regime. Using
Month: December 2018
Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Takes Another Step Forward
A new gene therapy shows early promise against sickle cell anemia, researchers say. The therapy targets the genetic flaw that
Link between newborns with vitamin D deficiency and schizophrenia confirmed
Newborns with Vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life, researchers from Aarhus University and the
A 3D imaging technique unlocks properties of perovskite crystals
A team of materials scientists from Penn State, Cornell and Argonne National Laboratory have, for the first time, visualized the
More Raw Beef Recalled Due to Salmonella: USDA
More raw beef in the United States has been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, the Department of Agriculture says.
Providing supervised medical-grade heroin to heavy users can reduce harms
Providing supervised access to medical-grade heroin to people whose use continues after trying multiple traditional treatments has been successful in
Three quarters of a Quebec population fall short of healthy eating guidelines
In a web-based study reported in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, more than three quarters of French-speaking adults in Quebec,
Another Tally Puts Autism Cases at 1 in 40
Yet another study reveals that autism is far more common than once thought, with nearly 3 percent of American children
Food system organizations must strengthen their operations to safeguard against potential threats
Food systems face growing threats as extreme weather events become more common and more extreme due to climate change. Events
Protecting cell powerhouse paves way to better treatment of acute kidney injury
For the first time, scientists have described the body’s natural mechanism for temporarily protecting the powerhouses of kidney cells when