Most children inherit both their postal code and their genetic code from their parents. But if genetic factors influence where
Day: April 9, 2019
An EEG to assess a baby’s developmental risk?
Does exposure to stress early in life affect a baby’s brain development, and is there a way to single out
Medical News Today: Why do we empathize? Researchers take on new perspective
Do we only empathize with and mirror others’ behaviors in contexts calling for social cooperation? New research suggests taking the
Five-minute sample processing enhances DNA imaging and analysis
JILA scientists have developed a fast, simple sample preparation method that enhances imaging of DNA to better analyze its physical
Cold plasma can kill 99.9% of airborne viruses
Dangerous airborne viruses are rendered harmless on-the-fly when exposed to energetic, charged fragments of air molecules, University of Michigan researchers
Making lead pipes safe
Lead leaching from pipes into the water supply is a serious public health concern. And if water sources or treatment
Medical News Today: Chili pepper compound may slow down lung cancer
New research in mice and human cells suggests that capsaicin, the compound that gives red peppers its spicy flavor, may
Genes linked with the most common liver cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a long medical name for the most common form of liver cancer, a malignancy whose incidence
New technique to test for viral infections
A team of Colorado State University researchers has developed technology that can detect extremely small amounts of antibodies in a
‘Electron Shuttle’ Protein Plays Key Role in Plant Cell-Wall Construction
Controlling the flow of electrons by targeting shuttle proteins could be a new strategy for guiding plants to make desired
