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Sep 30, 2024

New Tool Can Assess Elderly Dogs’ Frailty

The tool can give important data to owners faced with treatment and quality-of-life decisions for their aging dogs. 

Sep 24, 2024

Atmospheric Methane Increase During Pandemic Due Primarily to Wetland Flooding

Flooded wetlands, not decreased pollution, were key drivers of atmospheric methane increases during the pandemic. 

Aug 29, 2024

This Tiny Backyard Bug Does the Fastest Backflips on Earth

The globular springtail can leap 60 times its body length and spin at a rate of 368 rotations per second. 

Aug 12, 2024

Teams Forge Communication Shortcuts Across Large Organizations to Keep Information Flowing

Shortcuts across the hierarchy is hallmark of communication in successful company. 

Jul 30, 2024

Researchers Develop General Framework for Designing Quantum Sensors

A new protocol gives quantum sensor designers the ability to sense signals of interest. 

Jul 29, 2024

How an Emerging Disease in Dogs is Shedding Light on Cystic Fibrosis

A canine gallbladder disease is caused by improper expression of the gene associated with cystic fibrosis in humans. 

Jul 25, 2024

Array Pinpoints Imprinted Genes with Potential Links to Disease

New array is a cost-effective, efficient method for exploring links between environmental exposures and genes. 

Jul 22, 2024

Nanoscopic Imaging Aids in Understanding Protein, Tissue Preservation in Ancient Bones

Nanoscopic 3D imaging could be a shortcut for picking fossils most likely to preserve proteins or DNA. 

Jul 16, 2024

Bartonella and Babesia Co-Infection Detected in Patients with Chronic Illness

Small pilot study finds Bartonella and Babesia co-infections in patients suffering from chronic, non-specific illness. 

Jun 7, 2024

Bartonella DNA Found in Blood of Patients With Psychosis

A new study found that patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder are three times more likely to have Bartonella DNA in their blood than adults without these disorders. 

May 20, 2024

Study Sheds Light on Bacteria Associated With Pre-Term Birth

New findings add to the emerging picture of Gardnerella's effect on human health. 

May 14, 2024

Study Explores Role of Epigenetics, Environment in Differing Alzheimer’s Risk Between Black and White Communities

Environmentally caused alterations to genes can affect Alzheimer's risk. 

May 3, 2024

When Injecting Pure Spin into Chiral Materials, Direction Matters

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Pittsburgh studied how the spin information of an electron, called a pure spin current, moves through chiral materials. They found that the direction in which the spins are injected into chiral materials affects their ability to pass through them. These chiral “gateways” could be used… 

Mar 25, 2024

New Software Boosts Accuracy of Tech to Measure Crop Health

A new tool improves the accuracy of electronic devices that measure the color of a plant’s leaves to assess health. 

Mar 21, 2024

‘Courtship’ Gene Shows Different Effects in Two Fruit Fly Species

A gene associated with courtship behavior in fruit flies does not operate the same way in two different fruit fly species.