Hidden details revealed in nearby starburst galaxy Green Bank Telescope's new vision debuts Using the new, high-frequency capabilities of the National Science Foundation's Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), astronomers have captured never-before-seen ...

Awkward Facebook encounters Embarrassing Facebook posts cause certain people more anguish than others EVANSTON, Ill. --- A friend posts a picture on Facebook that shows you picking food out of your teeth. Awkward! Such Facebook faux pas are common. But depending ...

CU-Boulder scientist: 2012 solar storm points up need for society to prepare A massive ejection of material from the sun initially traveling at over 7 million miles per hour that narrowly missed Earth last year is an event solar scientists ...

NASA eyes Tropical Cyclone Madi's rainfall Tropical Cyclone Madi is headed for a landfall in southeastern India, and NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's TRMM satellite found that rainfall was heaviest north of the storm's center. The Tropical Rainfall ...

New brief therapy eases symptoms of combat-related psychological trauma University of South Florida College of Nursing study suggests accelerated resolution therapy may be an option for veterans with PTSD ...

May the cellular force be with you UC Santa Barbara assistant professor Otger Campas is one of the minds behind a new method for measuring the cellular forces that shape tissues and organs (Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Like tiny construction ...

New sensor tracks zinc in cells Shifts in zinc's location could be exploited for early diagnosis of prostate cancer CAMBRIDGE, Mass-- Zinc, an essential nutrient, is found in every tissue in the body. The vast majority of the metal ion is tightly bound ...

OHSU researchers develop new drug approach that could lead to cures for wide range of diseases PORTLAND, Ore. — A team led by a longtime Oregon Health & Science University researcher has demonstrated in mice what could be a revolutionary new technique to ...

Oregon scientists offer new insights on controlling nanoparticle stability New findings could enhance stabilizing or destabilizing nanoparticles, depending on their uses EUGENE, Ore. — University of Oregon chemists studying the structure of ligand-stabilized gold ...

SwRI scientists publish first radiation measurements from the surface of Mars In the first 300 days of the Mars Science Laboratory's surface mission, the Curiosity rover cruised around the planet's Gale Crater, collecting soil samples and investigating rock structures ...

In surprise finding, blood clots absorb bacterial toxin

Ancient crater could hold clues about moon's mantle PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Researchers from Brown University and the University of Hawaii have found some mineralogical surprises in the Moon's largest impact crater. Data from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper ...

Gene sequencing project finds family of drugs with promise for treating childhood tumor St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project study identifies drugs that enhance oxidative stress as possible ...

Majority of Americans avoid addressing end-of-life issues, according to new study Age, race, education level, and health status impact advance directive completion San Diego, CA, December 10, 2013 – During the past two decades, high-profile legal cases surrounding ...

Strong state alcohol policies protective against binge drinking (Boston) -- According to a new study, a novel composite measure consisting of 29 alcohol policies demonstrates that a strong alcohol policy environment is a protective factor against binge ...

Contractors who worked in conflict zones suffer high rates of PTSD, depression Private contractors who worked in Iraq, Afghanistan or other conflict environments over the past two years report suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression more often ...

First the hype, now the science: Evidence-based recommendations for PRP CHICAGO – Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has grabbed headlines in recent years for its role in helping some of sports' biggest stars return to play following injury –including golfer Tiger ...

Gut microbes affect MicroRNA response to bacterial infection When it comes to fighting off pathogens like Listeria, your best allies may be the billions of microorganisms that line your gut, according to new research published in mBio®, the online open-access ...

Antibiotic-resistant typhoid likely to spread despite drug control program Restricting the use of antibiotics is unlikely to stop the spread of drug resistance in typhoid fever, according to a study funded by the Wellcome Trust and published in the journal eLife. ...

Money may corrupt, but thinking about time can strengthen morality Priming people to think about money makes them more likely to cheat, but priming them to think about time seems to strengthen their moral compass, according to new research ...

New study clarifies concerns regarding commonly used anti-nausea drug ondansetron For the past two years, warnings regarding the possible link between a commonly used anti-nausea and vomiting drug ondansetron and heart arrhythmias have been a source of uncertainty in emergency ...

From common colds to deadly lung diseases, 1 protein plays key role An international team of researchers has zeroed in on a protein that plays a key role in many lung-related ailments, from seasonal coughing and hacking to more serious diseases such as MRSA infections ...

Aging and gene expression -- possible links to autism and schizophrenia in offspring Advanced paternal age has been associated with greater risk for psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism. With an increase in paternal age, there is a greater frequency ...

Optimal parameter of Neiguan acupuncture for cerebral infarction The individual difference and non-repeatability in acupuncture have not only restricted the development of acupuncture, but have also affected the specificity of acupoints. As reported in a recent ...

rTMS for hallucination in schizophrenia spectrum disorders Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation uses a non-invasive and relatively painless tool to stimulate the human brain in vivo using very strong, pulsed magnetic fields. It is also used to explore and ...