Neurons will be firing, fast and furious, when UC Santa Barbara brain scientists and scholars converge for the inaugural Kavli
Day: January 14, 2019
Gut microbes from healthy infants block milk allergy development in mice
New research suggests that the gut microbiome may help prevent the development of cow’s milk allergy. Scientists at the University
Smart home tests first elder care robot
A robot created by Washington State University scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in
Does Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans
The increase in opioid prescriptions for people over the past decade may have been paralleled by an increase in opioid
Mesenchymal stems cells: Vital role in repair of damaged organs
In adults, mesenchymal stems cells (MSCs) are primarily found in bone marrow and they play a vital role in repair
Wildfire: Fort McMurray homes have normal levels of indoor toxins
University of Toronto Engineering researchers have examined dust from homes in Fort McMurray, Alta., for evidence of harmful toxins left
ZIP code versus genetic code
The degree to which nature and nurture affect disease and health remains one of the eternal and still unanswerable questions
Treating spinal cord injury with 3-D printed implant
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Institute of Engineering in Medicine have used rapid 3-D
Markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types
Tumours thrive in low-oxygen environments, often acquiring the ability to resist treatment and spread to other sites in the body.
Long-acting contraceptive to be self-administered via microneedle patch
A new long-acting contraceptive designed to be self-administered by women may provide a new family planning option, particularly in developing
