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Rat study gives a glimpse into habitat of 'Hobbit' hominin

A study of rat body sizes shifting over time gives a glimpse into the habitat of the mysterious hominin Homo floresiensis -- nicknamed the "Hobbit" due to its diminutive stature.

14 Mar 2019

New Zealand faces dangerous measles outbreak with 25 confirmed cases

New Zealand is facing a serious outbreak of measles with 25 confirmed cases. A nationwide alert has been sounded and vaccines against the viral disease are being sent to the affected areas.

12 Mar 2019

Researchers develop 'smart house' for mice to study its behavior

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have developed a 'smart house' for mice, that allows them to study the animals' behavior with minimal disturbance for periods of up to 18 months.

8 Mar 2019

Researchers develop 'snap freezing' apparatus to cool biopsy even faster

For rapid freezing of a biopsy taken from a patient, for cancer research for example, the standard procedure is using liquid nitrogen.

7 Mar 2019

Automation in Scientific Research – Step 1: Invest in Scheduling Software.

David Dambman discusses how a centralized scheduling software could be an essential first step for any laboratory looking to automate their workflow.

From Biosero Inc. 7 Mar 2019

A mumps quarantine in La. may encroach on rights of detained immigrants

A mumps outbreak and quarantine at the Pine Prairie Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing Center in Louisiana blocked immigrants from legal resources, including their lawyers and the law library, for about two weeks in January and February, according to the attorneys.

7 Mar 2019

High-intensity interval training provides significant benefits for cardiac rehabilitation patients

A popular exercise routine that alternates intense bursts of activity with short recovery periods to rapidly enhance exercise performance is now finding its way into programs to strengthen the heart after a heart attack.

7 Mar 2019

Academic, industry stakeholders meet in Vienna for 'MicrobiomeSupport Common Ground Workshop'

Over 100 academic and industry stakeholders from 24 countries are meeting on 4-5th March 2019 in Vienna for the 'MicrobiomeSupport Common Ground Workshop' organized by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology.

5 Mar 2019

Young adults at risk of addiction show differences in important brain region

Young adults at risk of developing problems with addiction show key differences in an important region of the brain, according to an international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

5 Mar 2019

World-first fact-checking program tackles problem of incorrect biomedical research results

Cancer researcher Professor Jennifer Byrne from the University of Sydney is hoping to change this with the creation of a world-first fact-checking program that is tackling the problem of incorrectly published biomedical research results, whether intentional or otherwise.

5 Mar 2019

Women call ambulances for their men but not for themselves finds study

The Polish Registry of Acute Coronary Syndromes (PL-ACS) presented two studies this week at the Acute Cardiovascular Care 2019 a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress.

4 Mar 2019

Maternal interactions influence infant brain’s ability to detect, respond to angry vocalizations

The same brain network that adults use when they hear angry vocalizations is at work in infants as young as six months old, an effect that is strongest in infants whose mothers spend the most time controlling their behavior, according to a new study in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Chen Zhao of the University of Manchester, UK, and colleagues.

4 Mar 2019

Protein content of tumors correlates with treatment response and survival in glioma patients

Brain tumors vary widely in how they respond to treatment. However, early assessment of therapy response is essential in order to choose the best possible treatment for the patient.

28 Feb 2019

New study compares biomechanics of elite and recreational runners

CASUAL runners could knock chunks off their 10K times by improving their bounce, say scientists in the UK.

27 Feb 2019

Lab instruments may leak valuable information, finds study

Lab instruments are important tools throughout research and health care. But what if those instruments are leaking valuable information?

25 Feb 2019

Physical and mental activities in middle age may play a role in preventing dementia

Keeping physically and mentally active in middle age may be tied to a lower risk of developing dementia decades later, according to a study published in the medical journal Neurology.

25 Feb 2019

Researchers create new method to ensure integrity of clinical trials data with blockchain

UC San Francisco researchers have created a proof-of-concept method for ensuring the integrity of clinical trials data with blockchain.

23 Feb 2019

BMS survey: Only half of GP practice buildings are fit for purpose

Only half of GP practice buildings in England are fit for purpose, with surgeries too small to meet the demands of growing populations, a major survey on practice premises from the British Medical Association has found.

21 Feb 2019

Researchers explore case studies focused on industries that kill more people than employed

Is there a threshold an entire industry crosses when it does more harm than good? Michigan Technological University researchers set out to examine the question with numbers.

20 Feb 2019

Female adolescent blood donors more likely to have iron deficiency and related anemia

Female adolescent blood donors are more likely to have low iron stores and iron deficiency anemia than adult female blood donors and nondonors, which could have significant negative consequences on their developing brains, a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests.

19 Feb 2019

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Rat study gives a glimpse into habitat of 'Hobbit' hominin

New Zealand faces dangerous measles outbreak with 25 confirmed cases

Researchers develop 'smart house' for mice to study its behavior

Researchers develop 'snap freezing' apparatus to cool biopsy even faster

Automation in Scientific Research – Step 1: Invest in Scheduling Software.

A mumps quarantine in La. may encroach on rights of detained immigrants

High-intensity interval training provides significant benefits for cardiac rehabilitation patients

Academic, industry stakeholders meet in Vienna for 'MicrobiomeSupport Common Ground Workshop'

Young adults at risk of addiction show differences in important brain region

World-first fact-checking program tackles problem of incorrect biomedical research results

Women call ambulances for their men but not for themselves finds study

Maternal interactions influence infant brain’s ability to detect, respond to angry vocalizations

Protein content of tumors correlates with treatment response and survival in glioma patients

New study compares biomechanics of elite and recreational runners

Lab instruments may leak valuable information, finds study

Physical and mental activities in middle age may play a role in preventing dementia

Researchers create new method to ensure integrity of clinical trials data with blockchain

BMS survey: Only half of GP practice buildings are fit for purpose

Researchers explore case studies focused on industries that kill more people than employed

Female adolescent blood donors more likely to have iron deficiency and related anemia

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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