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Ocean acidification also influences human health and well-being, shows study

While ocean acidification was initially perceived as a threat only to the marine realm, the authors of a new publication argue that it is also an emerging human health issue.

9 Jul 2020

ACTIONED consortium aims to transform future treatment of colorectal cancer patients

The Precision Medicine Centre of Excellence (PMC) at Queen's is leading a ground-breaking collaboration with the world's largest biotech company Roche, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialist, Sonrai Analytics.

9 Jul 2020

Researchers identify factor that regulates the abnormal growth of heart

The human heart is like a sponge, able to expand and grow, increasing its capacity to take up blood. In theory, an enlarged heart can also squeeze out more blood, with more power, than an average-sized heart. But in reality, for most people, this growth - known as cardiac hypertrophy - is abnormal and signals trouble.

9 Jul 2020

Electro-oxidation process can revolutionize the field of wastewater treatment

Pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and endocrine disruptors are some of the emerging contaminants often found in treated domestic wastewater, even after secondary treatment.

9 Jul 2020

Study examines long-term impacts impact of child abuse

In a new study published in the leading international journal, Child Abuse and Neglect, University of South Australia researchers have found that by their mid-teens, children who were the subject of child protective services contact, are up to 52 percent more likely to be hospitalized, for a range of problems, the most frequent being mental illness, toxic effects of drugs and physical injuries.

9 Jul 2020

Electrical stimulation could restore vision in blind people

In a project under Horizon 2020, researchers from seven European organizations will examine how the vision of visually impaired people can be restored using electrical stimulation of the brain.

9 Jul 2020

COVID-19 screening chatbots can ease burden on medical providers

COVID-19 has placed tremendous pressure on health care systems, not only for critical care but also from an anxious public looking for answers.

9 Jul 2020

Research shows Black individuals are twice as likely to test positive for COVID-19

Results of an analysis published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society found that Black individuals were twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19.

9 Jul 2020

Increase in blood sodium levels influences the biological clock of mice

A new study from McGill University shows that increases in the concentrations of blood sodium can have an influence on the biological clock of mice, opening new research avenues for potentially treating the negative effects associated with long distance travel or shift work.

9 Jul 2020

Study shows optimistic people sleep better and live longer

Optimists live longer than pessimists and have a lower risk of chronic disease - this has been scientifically validated on multiple occasions.

9 Jul 2020

Health care providers should increase access to nature, indicates study

While access to nature is an established social determinant of health with clear benefits to physical, mental, and social health, it does not receive as must attention by health care providers or health systems as other social concerns, according to a new piece by a Penn Medicine physician published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

9 Jul 2020

New nanoconjugate blocks dissemination of tumor cells in animal models of acute myeloid leukemia

The nanoparticle targets only leukemic cells and therefore would reduce the severe adverse effects of current treatments.

9 Jul 2020

Amid surge, hospitals hesitate to cancel nonemergency surgeries

Three months ago, the nation watched as COVID-19 patients overwhelmed New York City's intensive care units, forcing some of its hospitals to convert cafeterias into wards and pitch tents in parking lots.

9 Jul 2020

Attomarker's new COVID-19 Triple Antibody Test approved for use in the UK

A new COVID-19 Triple Antibody Test, produced by Attomarker Ltd, a spin-out company from the University of Exeter, could represent the next-generation of rapid and accurate COVID-19 antibody testing.

9 Jul 2020

Optibrium and NCSSM celebrate 5 years of education support collaboration

Optibrium, a leading provider of software and services for drug discovery, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, the states leading high school for science, technology and math education, are celebrating five years of an education support collaboration.

9 Jul 2020

New grant added to Stroke Foundation’s research program

A new research grant, focused on stopping stroke before it happens, has been added to the Stroke Foundation’s well-established research program.

9 Jul 2020

UniSA researchers pioneer new method to more accurately diagnose Parkinson’s disease

University of South Australia researchers are pioneering a new method to more accurately diagnose Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative brain disorder which affects around 70,000 Australians, resulting in a loss of control of body movements.

9 Jul 2020

Cloth face coverings, masks are effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19, study says

Cloth face coverings, even homemade masks made with the correct material, are effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19 - for the wearer and those around them - according to a new study published today from Oxford’s Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science.

9 Jul 2020

LGC acquires The Native Antigen Company, strengthening its offer to the IVD sector

Today, LGC announced the acquisition of The Native Antigen Company (NAC), one of the world’s leading suppliers of high quality infectious disease antigens and antibodies.

9 Jul 2020