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Study explores factors that drive older adults to start or sustain physical activity

The importance of physical activity is well recognized by both science and the public. Yet, more than 80 percent of adults in the United States fail to meet the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans," which recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. Moreover, 40 percent of Americans over the age of 75 are entirely inactive.

1 Sep 2021

Non-traditional cardiovascular risk factors are rising more steeply among women than men

Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue, regarded as non-traditional risk factors for heart attack and stroke, are rising more steeply amongst women than men, according to a new study presented today at the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) Conference.

1 Sep 2021

Innovative AI and simulation tools used to reveal the inner workings of Sar-CoV-2 virus

Argonne, industry and academia collaborate to bring innovative AI and simulation tools to the COVID-19 battlefront.

1 Sep 2021

Manualized equine-assisted therapy shows promise for treating veterans with PTSD

As veterans have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and historically poor treatment outcomes and high attrition, alternative treatments have gained much popularity despite lack of rigorous research.

1 Sep 2021

Sequential treatment using similar antibiotics can kill bacteria and prevent drug resistance

equential treatment using antibiotics that are similar but swapped around frequently is an effective way to kill bacteria and prevent drug resistance, a study in eLife reports.

1 Sep 2021

Study explores the interactions between gender and articulatory precision to gauge vocal attractiveness

What makes a voice attractive? The question is the subject of broad interest, with far-reaching implications in our personal lives, the workplace, and society.

1 Sep 2021

Modified R-CODOX-M/IVAC regimen shows promise for treating sporadic Burkitt lymphoma

Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that comes in three different variants: endemic, immunodeficiency-associated, and sporadic. Of these variants, sporadic BL is most commonly found outside malaria-endemic countries and typically seen in young adults.

1 Sep 2021

New review looks at the bottlenecks and breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy

After over a century of development, cancer immunotherapy (CIT) has risen to become a promising approach for treating cancer. Unlike conventional methods that try to kill cancer cells directly, CIT involves modifying or stimulating the immune system's natural ability to fight the disease. So far, various CIT treatments have shown remarkable results in terms of survival rates, and many new and combination strategies are currently under study.

1 Sep 2021

Researchers employ microbes for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources

Cornell University bioengineer Buz Barstow is trying to solve a big problem: How to build a low-cost, environmentally friendly and large-scale system for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Currently, there are no sustainable methods for storing green energy, as batteries are environmentally toxic.

1 Sep 2021

Reattachment to work in the morning allows leaders to be more successful throughout the day

Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day - and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers, a new Portland State University study found.

1 Sep 2021

A global genetic surveillance gap for SARS-CoV-2

Now a new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server provides a perspective on the global disparities surrounding SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, their causes and consequences, and possible solutions to maximize the impact of pathogen genome sequencing for efforts on public health.

1 Sep 2021

Walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up tendon healing

Researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, have shown how the simple act of walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.

31 Aug 2021

New model shows how dysfunction in the air sacs initiates fibrotic cascade

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common and severe form of lung disease characterized by relentless scarring leading to death within an average of four years from the time of diagnosis.

31 Aug 2021

Breakthrough study could lead to much needed therapies for Huntington's disease

A new mechanism that stops the progression of Huntington's disease in cells has been identified by scientists at UCL and the University of Cambridge, as part of their research groups at the UK Dementia Research Institute.

31 Aug 2021

Study aims to provide insights into the dynamics and trajectories of distressed couples

Does relationship quality continue to worsen, stabilize, or improve for distressed, help-seeking couples before they receive assistance? A team of researchers sought to answer that question in a new study examining what happens to couples who seek online help for their relationship, but have to wait six months before beginning an intervention program.

31 Aug 2021

Researchers decipher genetic mechanisms governing the speed of protein synthesis

In all eukaryotic organisms, genetic material is stored in the cell nucleus in the form of DNA. In order to be used, this DNA is first transcribed into messenger RNA in the cell cytoplasm, then translated into protein with the help of ribosomes, small machines capable of decoding messenger RNA to synthesise the appropriate proteins.

31 Aug 2021

Research News and Research

Study explores factors that drive older adults to start or sustain physical activity

Non-traditional cardiovascular risk factors are rising more steeply among women than men

Innovative AI and simulation tools used to reveal the inner workings of Sar-CoV-2 virus

Manualized equine-assisted therapy shows promise for treating veterans with PTSD

Sequential treatment using similar antibiotics can kill bacteria and prevent drug resistance

Study explores the interactions between gender and articulatory precision to gauge vocal attractiveness

Modified R-CODOX-M/IVAC regimen shows promise for treating sporadic Burkitt lymphoma

New review looks at the bottlenecks and breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy

Researchers employ microbes for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources

Reattachment to work in the morning allows leaders to be more successful throughout the day

A global genetic surveillance gap for SARS-CoV-2

Walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up tendon healing

New model shows how dysfunction in the air sacs initiates fibrotic cascade

Breakthrough study could lead to much needed therapies for Huntington's disease

Study aims to provide insights into the dynamics and trajectories of distressed couples

Researchers decipher genetic mechanisms governing the speed of protein synthesis

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Assessing child and caregiver mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

New study could help orthopedic surgeons to better identify patients for foot surgery

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