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Zebrafish study unravels how the brain orchestrates motion

The zebrafish brain, though simpler than its human counterpart, is a complex network of neurons that engage in a ceaseless dance of electrical activity.

8 Sep 2023

FAU researchers discover novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately 40 million people in the United States had a substance use disorder in 2020.

8 Sep 2023

Outbreak of piercing infections in Australia traced to contaminated aftercare solution

Researchers in New South Wales, Australia, used genomic sequencing to trace an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections following ear piercings to a specific batch of aftercare solution. The study led to a recall of the product and improvements in manufacturing standards, successfully reducing the number of infections.

4 Sep 2023

More cities address ‘shade deserts’ as extreme heat triggers health issues

If it weren't for the traffic along South MacDill Avenue, Javonne Mansfield swears you could hear the sizzle of a frying pan.

28 Aug 2023

High cardiorespiratory fitness may protect against 9 types of cancer in men

Good cardiorespiratory fitness when young is associated with up to a 40% lower risk of developing 9 specific cancers later on-; at least in men-; suggests a large long-term study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

16 Aug 2023

Trained scent dogs can more effectively detect COVID-19 infections than RT-PCR tests

It's an idea that has finally gained scientific consensus: Dogs can be a faster, more precise, less expensive -; not to mention friendlier -; method of detecting COVID-19 than even our best current technology.

14 Aug 2023

Scent dogs may be a cheaper, faster and more effective way to detect COVID-19

Scent dogs may represent a cheaper, faster and more effective way to detect COVID-19, and could be a key tool in future pandemics, a new review of recent research suggests.

17 Jul 2023

Washington University surgeons pioneer robotic liver transplantation

A surgical team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently performed the first robotic liver transplant in the U.S. in May at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

12 Jul 2023

Scientists identify signal essential for blood-brain barrier formation

What makes the vital layer of protective cells around the brain and spinal cord -; the blood-brain barrier -; more or less permeable has been one of the more mystifying questions in neuroscience.

12 Jul 2023

Tick season is here: How to avoid ticks

It's tick season now and researchers from the University of Agder in Norway shed light on the myths and facts about these parasites.

7 Jul 2023

Smidt Heart Institute patient plans to climb Peru's Machu Picchu after successful robotic surgery

The summit is a good place to be

1 Jul 2023

Study provides a comprehensive summary of benefits of exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes

An analysis on the positive effects of exercise on blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes shows that while all exercise helps, certain activities – and their timing – are extremely good for people's health.

28 Jun 2023

Researchers identify Paenibacillus bacteria as responsible for postinfectious hydrocephalus in Uganda

In 2007, Yale pediatric neurosurgeon Steven Schiff, MD, visited his friend, Benjamin Warf, MD, at the CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda.

20 Jun 2023

Surf's up, sharks down: Study finds low shark bite risk despite overlapping human-shark activity in Southern California

In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, scientists have determined the spatio-temporal habit overlap between juvenile white sharks and humans across the entire southern California coastline.

13 Jun 2023

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

The aim of non-pharmacologic interventions for brain health is to preserve cognitive function and safeguard brain structure. This review explores various diets (MeDi, DASH, MIND, ketogenic), exercise approaches (endurance, resistance, yoga, HIIT), and highlights the need for further research to uncover the underlying mechanisms.

13 Jun 2023

Chronic lifeguard shortage serves as springboard to address racial inequities

Two summers ago, a teenager who had jumped off the diving board started struggling in the deep end, her arms flailing. It took only a few seconds for lifeguard Makenna John to notice the girl's distress. She grabbed her rescue tube, jumped in, and helped the girl to safety.

12 Jun 2023

Swimming News and Research

Zebrafish study unravels how the brain orchestrates motion

FAU researchers discover novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction

Outbreak of piercing infections in Australia traced to contaminated aftercare solution

More cities address ‘shade deserts’ as extreme heat triggers health issues

High cardiorespiratory fitness may protect against 9 types of cancer in men

Trained scent dogs can more effectively detect COVID-19 infections than RT-PCR tests

Scent dogs may be a cheaper, faster and more effective way to detect COVID-19

Washington University surgeons pioneer robotic liver transplantation

Scientists identify signal essential for blood-brain barrier formation

Tick season is here: How to avoid ticks

Smidt Heart Institute patient plans to climb Peru's Machu Picchu after successful robotic surgery

Study provides a comprehensive summary of benefits of exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes

Researchers identify Paenibacillus bacteria as responsible for postinfectious hydrocephalus in Uganda

Surf's up, sharks down: Study finds low shark bite risk despite overlapping human-shark activity in Southern California

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

Chronic lifeguard shortage serves as springboard to address racial inequities

CDC reports an alarming rise in pediatric intracranial infections in the U.S.

Artificial intelligence in sperm selection for assisted reproduction

Regular exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage

Short film captures the journey of Wild Sea Women

Breaking Barriers: ANDYSMANCLUB's Fight for Men's Mental Health on World Mental Health Day

Arrayed CRISPR Screening for Revolutionizing Target Discovery

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

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