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| Genome scientists develop novel approaches to studying widespread form of malaria Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:14 PM PST Scientists have developed a novel way with genome sequences to study and better understand transmission, treat and ultimately eradicate Plasmodium vivax, the most widespread form of malaria. |
| Women's hormones play role in drug addiction, higher relapse rates Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:14 PM PST Female-specific interventions are needed, but in the meantime, treatment centers could use this study to educate women about their stronger mental connections to places and objects. |
| Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:14 PM PST Acrylics are an incredibly diverse and useful family of chemicals used in all kinds of products, from diapers to nail polish. Now, a team of researchers describe a new process for making them. The new method would increase energy efficiency and reduce toxic byproducts. |
| Serious health concerns missed in older adults Posted: 08 Feb 2019 10:14 AM PST Researchers examined the prevalence and impact of six common symptoms (pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sleep problems) and found that nearly half of adults ages 65 and older have two or more of these symptoms and one-fourth have three or more. But often clinicians miss these symptoms, and the more serious health issues they portend because patients only talk about one of these symptoms during a visit. |
| Sea snakes that can't drink seawater Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:52 AM PST New research shows that pelagic sea snakes quench their thirst by drinking freshwater that collects on the surface of the ocean after heavy rainfall. |
| Does the presence of colleges and hospitals increase home prices? Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:43 AM PST Whether the presence of a college or hospital increases a home's value has to do with the institution's size and the ZIP code's population, says a new study by computer scientists. Colleges and hospitals do affect home prices and rents, but not always positively. Prices also rise and fall faster around these institutions, increasing the risk for investors. |
| Sitting in front of the TV puts kids in the obesity hotseat Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:58 AM PST The simple act of switching on the TV for some downtime could be making a bigger contribution to childhood obesity than we realize, according to new research. |
| Scientists discover genes that help harmful bacteria thwart treatment Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:22 AM PST A team has discovered two genes that make some strains of harmful Staphyloccocus bacteria resistant to treatment by copper, a potent and frequently used antibacterial agent. The discovery shows that Staphyloccocus aureus can acquire additional genes that promote infections and antibacterial resistance and may open new paths for the development of antibacterial drugs. |
| Positive thinking during pregnancy may help children's ability in math and science Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:21 AM PST Your attitude during pregnancy could have an effect on your child's ability in math and science, according to a new study. |
| Cryo-force spectroscopy reveals the mechanical properties of DNA components Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:21 AM PST Physicists have developed a new method to examine the elasticity and binding properties of DNA molecules on a surface at extremely low temperatures. With a combination of cryo-force spectroscopy and computer simulations, they were able to show that DNA molecules behave like a chain of small coil springs. |
| Posted: 07 Feb 2019 02:33 PM PST Geriatrics researchers and clinicians hope a new understanding can lead to better and more effective interventions by targeting the aging process itself rather than discrete conditions or concerns. |
| A physical model for forming patterns in pollen Posted: 07 Feb 2019 12:00 PM PST Physicists have developed a model that describes how patterns form on pollen spores, the first physically rigorous framework that details the thermodynamic processes that lead to complex biological architectures. |
| Who's listening? Mosquitoes can hear up to 10 meters away Posted: 07 Feb 2019 12:00 PM PST Mosquitoes can hear over distances much greater than anyone suspected, according to new research. |
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