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Microbes Influence Early Brain Development

Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome in Great Britain

Strokes Limit Word Meaning Use in Reading

Udenafil Boosts Oxygen Uptake in SV-CHD Adolescents

First International Curriculum for Epilepsy Surgery Developed

Nrg Oncology Study: Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Glioblastoma

Over 1 Million on NHS Mental Health Waiting Lists

Cytomegalovirus Reactivation in IBD Patients

Rare Immune Condition Grants Superhuman Virus Resistance

Challenges of Acute Kidney Injury: Targeted Therapy Absence

Robert F. Kennedy Jr's Stance on Food Additives

Seasonal Influence on Sleep and Moods: Understanding Human Behavior

St. Jude Scientists Simplify Dual Antigen T-Cell Immunotherapy

New Strategy for Treating Alcohol Use Disorder

Study Links Noise Levels to Depression and Anxiety in Youth

Struggling with Sleep Habits: Impact on Weeknight Rest

Scientists Discover 18FDG-PET's Role in Atherosclerosis Tracking

Scientists at University of California San Diego Uncover Human Brain Uniqueness

Study Reveals Clinicians' Bias in Black Patients' Records

Study Shows Modified DASH Diet Lowers Glucose

Study Reveals: Measuring Team Creativity in Primary Care

Understanding Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes: Key Facts

New Research: Primary Care Vital for Cancer Survivorship

Challenges of Feeding Children: Sudden Refusals and Sibling Fights

Aging American Population Sparks Crisis in Long-Term Care

University of Stirling Researcher Develops AI-Powered Hearing Glasses

July 4 Floods in Kerr County, Texas: Grief Looms as Burials End

University of Missouri Researchers Study Pig Immune Cells

Impact of Childhood Experiences on College Students' Eating

UCLA Study: Disrupting Dopamine Pathway Deters Threadworms

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Teaching Preschoolers ABCs: Basics Over Digital Tools

Specialty Coffees: Quality Criteria and Flavor Profiles

Routine Eye Exam Procedure: Bioimaging Device Usage

Researchers Discover 9,071 New Pest Species in Uganda

Opossums in Panama Forests: Nightly Search for Food

Infrared Thermography: Noninvasive Body Temperature Monitoring

Scientists Study Ozone Dynamics in South China Sea

Unveiling Molecular Mechanisms of Mannan Biosynthesis in Dendrobium Officinale

AI Deepfakes: Transforming Ecology with Celebrity Spoofs

King Center Research Targets Gender-Based Violence & Labor Participation

Cells Utilize Nitric Oxide and Ammonia for System Regulation

New Catalyst Efficiently Reduces NOx Emissions

Poor Air Quality in Schools Affects Thousands of Students

Study Shows Repeating Images Boosts Believability

Moiré Patterns Influence Electronic Properties

Wildfires Intensify in Southern Europe: Deaths Reported

World Negotiators Gather in Geneva for Final UN Session on Global Plastics Treaty

Unveiling Nanoscale Material Functionality with PFM

Brazilian Paleobotany Unveils New Genus: Franscinella Riograndensis

Future Climatic Change Predicted to Impact Reindeer Abundances

Rising Demand Spurs Water Treatment Innovation in Northern Canada

Michael Scott from The Office on Genuine Employee Relationships

Scalar Magnetometer by TU Graz on JUICE Mission to Jupiter

Climate Research Warns: Human Activity Intensifying Drought

Mindfulness Practice Gains Popularity Among US Students

Handwriting vs. Typing: Impact on Brain Activity

Stellenbosch University Discovers Rare Flavoalkaloids in Cannabis Leaves

Unified Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Particles and Universe

Droughts Linked to Maya Collapse: Stalagmite Analysis

Parents in Committed Relationships Show Increased Desire for Infidelity

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Michaela Hissa Shows Waste-Derived Fuels Cut Emissions

Recycled lubricants and pulp by-products could be solution to emission challenges in marine and off-road engines

Georgia Tech Researchers Develop Seashell-Inspired Material for Plastic Recycling

Q&A: Seashells inspire a better way to recycle plastic

New methanol-powered vessels signal a sea change for green shipping

Methanol-Fueled Vessels: A Low-Emission Solution for Shipping

Institute of Science Tokyo Develops 3D-SLISE for Safe Lithium-Ion Battery Charging

Quasi-solid electrolyte developed for safer and greener lithium-ion batteries

Scientists visualize real-time electrolyte behavior in lithium-sulfur battery cells

Team at HZB Studies Lithium-Sulfur Cells with Lean Electrolyte

AI Framework by Simon Fraser University Revolutionizes Drug Development

A new AI tool designs medical drugs and tells scientists how to make them

One tiny flip can open a dangerous back door in AI

Self-Driving Car Hacked: Stop Sign Misread

Researchers Develop Low-Voltage Actuator for Insect-Scale Robots

Going places: Muscle-inspired mechanism powers tiny autonomous insect robots

Nist Unveils Lightweight Cryptography Standard

'Lightweight cryptography' standard to protect small devices finalized

AI System Monitors Train Station Operations

How poisoned data can trick AI, and how to stop it

Growing Dependency on Machine Learning in Modern Life

Innovative Time-Lapse: Snap Tree Pics on the Go

Time-lapse video made easy: The camera's in your pocket

Theoretical particle physicist tackles machine learning's black box

Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: Safer Alternative to Lithium-Ion

Improving zinc battery stability with artificial polymer nanolayers

What's the cheapest way to charge your EV?

Electric Vehicle Charging Costs Beat Petrol Refueling

AI companies want copyright exemption, but the arts minister says there are 'no plans' to weaken these laws

Arts Minister Tony Burke Stands Firm on Copyright Laws

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Wednesday, 14 October 2020

New online research database set to boost battle against COVID-19

Researchers around the world can tap into a new inter-disciplinary online database of COVID-19 research—allowing them to search for new partners, resources and funding to boost the global battle against the virus.

Research demonstrates a molecular dance that keeps your heart beating

It might look like a little game at the molecular scale.

To make mini-organs grow faster, give them a squeeze

The closer people are physically to one another, the higher the chance for exchange, of things like ideas, information, and even infection. Now researchers at MIT and Boston Children's Hospital have found that, even in the microscopic environment within a single cell, physical crowding increases the chance for interactions, in a way that can significantly alter a cell's health and development.

Clinic reduces GA1 brain injury risk by 83% with therapies developed over 30 years

A new study summarizes over 30 years of clinical experience in the treatment and management of glutaric acidemia type 1 (GA1), a rare and potentially devastating metabolic disorder caused by variants in the GCDH gene. The study followed the clinical course of 168 individuals with GA1 who were born between 1973 and 2019 and originated from 26 states and 6 countries. Participants were divided into three cohorts based on timing of diagnosis and method of treatment. The study was a broad collaborative effort led by clinicians and researchers at the Clinic for Special Children (CSC) and will appear in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. It establishes a safe and highly effective standard-of-care for the treatment of GA1, and should serve as a rich and valuable resource for dieticians, physicians, and GA1 families throughout the world for years to come.

Trees and lawns beat the heat

In cities, humans replace the natural ground cover with roofs, pavement and other artificial materials that are impervious to water. These surfaces significantly change how the land absorbs and releases energy and cause the urban heat island effect, a phenomenon where developed areas get hotter than nearby rural areas. As climate change pushes many cities towards dangerous temperatures, planners are scrambling to mitigate excessive heat.

Robot swarms follow instructions to create art

What if you could instruct a swarm of robots to paint a picture? The concept may sound far-fetched, but a recent study in open-access journal Frontiers in Robotics and AI has shown that it is possible. The robots in question move about a canvas leaving color trails in their wake, and in a first for robot-created art, an artist can select areas of the canvas to be painted a certain color and the robot team will oblige in real time. The technique illustrates the potential of robotics in creating art, and could be an interesting tool for artists.

Recovery from grief is a slow, difficult process for families of terrorism victims

Grief is a natural reaction to the death of a loved one, but in cases of tragic or unexpected loss, that sadness can stretch out, affecting day-to-day functioning and reducing quality of life. Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) is a condition characterized by intense longing for the deceased, and by severe and persistent emotional pain. People who lose close family or friends to terrorism are at a particularly high risk of developing PGD.

Popularity of COVID-19 conspiracies and links to vaccine 'hesitancy' revealed by international study

A new study of beliefs and attitudes toward COVID-19 in five different countries—UK, US, Ireland, Mexico and Spain—has identified how much traction some prominent conspiracy theories have within these populations.

Children's pain 'swept under the carpet for too long'

When 12-year-old Caitriona Roberts went to her doctor because she was experiencing pain and swelling in her ankle, no one knew quite what was up.

Finding its way to the top: How a cell surface receptor reaches its destination

Dr. Guangyu Wu is dissecting the molecular homing that enables a nascent protein to ultimately find its way to the surface of a cell as a mature receptor type that helps us taste, smell and even regulate our mood and immunity.

Only 7% of US school districts in poorer, ethnic minority populations to reopen this fall

US schools in poor districts with large non-white student populations are less likely to reopen fully this academic year, according to a major new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of School Choice.

Machine learning model helps characterize compounds for drug discovery

Tandem mass spectrometry is a powerful analytical tool used to characterize complex mixtures in drug discovery and other fields.

Watching nature on TV can boost wellbeing, finds new study

Watching high quality nature programmes on TV can uplift people's moods, reduce negative emotions, and help alleviate the kind of boredom associated with being isolated indoors, according to a new study published today in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

Scientists shed new light on viruses' role in coral bleaching

Scientists at Oregon State University have shown that viral infection is involved in coral bleaching—the breakdown of the symbiotic relationship between corals and the algae they rely on for energy.

The Great Barrier Reef has lost half its corals

A new study of the Great Barrier Reef shows populations of its small, medium and large corals have all declined in the past three decades.

3D metal printer expands possibilities for innovation

When the Zucker Institute for Applied Neurosciences at the Medical University of South Carolina needed to bring to life a neurosurgeon's idea for better instrumentation for sacroiliac surgery, there was one obvious partner to turn to: the MUSC College of Dental Medicine.