In a basic survey of more than a thousand pork kidney samples, almost no veterinary drug residues were found and
Month: March 2019
Household dust could fuel the growth of fat cells
Is there a link between the dust in our homes and the accelerated growth of fat cells in our bodies?
Effective fear of heights treatment without a therapist using virtual reality, study suggests
A fully self-guided treatment using virtual reality (VR) is effective in reducing fear of heights. A team of researchers from
Study questions value of genetic risk scores
What’s known as the genome-wide polygenic score, or GPS, combines information from many thousands of genetic markers, each with only
With a ‘hello,’ Microsoft and UW demonstrate first fully automated DNA data storage
Researchers from the University of Washington and Microsoft have demonstrated the first fully automated system to store and retrieve data
Removal of ‘zombie cells’ alleviates causes of diabetes in obese mice
Mayo Clinic researchers and their collaborators have shown that when senescent cells — also known as “zombie cells” — are
Surge in cannabis use among youth preceded legalization in Canada
National discussions on cannabis legalization, along with increased access to medical marijuana, may have encouraged more high school students to
When to consume protein
Consuming protein is necessary for muscle growth and repair. There is no single best time for this, but rather it
The same AI system can improve diabetes treatment and aviation engine maintenance
Artificial intelligence has a lot of potential to improve many areas on our lives. Algorithms that can learn from vast
Restoring this enzyme’s function protects against heart disease in lupus and beyond
Patients with lupus, an inflammatory disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues, are on average seven