Genetic signature identified for RSV, the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide Scientists have identified the genetic signature of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of infant hospitalizations around the ...

Hubble views an old and mysterious cluster The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the best ever image of the globular cluster Messier 15, a gathering of very old stars that orbits the centre of the Milky Way. This glittering cluster ...

Glowing worms illuminate the roots of behavior A research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and The Rockefeller University has developed a novel method to image worm brain activity and screen early stage compounds aimed at treating autism and anxiety Worcester, ...

Bleeding symptom leads scientists to intracellular trafficker's role in virus propagation Rodent-borne pathogens like hantaviruses and arenaviruses are simple, but resourceful, and very successful at propagating. Due to a tiny genome generating a mere four ...

Cooking tips from Alton Brown: A new American Chemical Society video — Have you ever wondered why some ice cubes are as clear as glass, or why bakers use sugar, even in savory breads? Celebrity chef Alton Brown answers these questions in the American Chemical ...

Antibiotic resistance is a international issue that better education can address Augusta, Ga. – Antibiotic resistance is an international reality whose solution includes better educating physicians about using bacteria-fighting tools, ...

Early stages of breast cancer could soon be diagnosed from blood samples HOUSTON -- ( Nov. 14, 2013 ) -- What could someday be the first blood test for the early detection of breast cancer was shown in preliminary studies to successfully identify the presence ...

Probiotics reduce piglet pathogens WASHINGTON, DC – November 17, 2013 – Piglets fed probiotic Enterococcus faecium showed reduced numbers of potentially pathogenic Escherichia coli strains in their intestines, according to a team of German researchers. The research is ...

Bradley Hospital researchers link lack of sleep in teens to higher risk of illness Study also finds consistent sleep pattern can reduce risk of illness EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Newly released findings from Bradley Hospital published in the Journal of Sleep Research have found that ...

Regenstrief and IU study: Older adults with severe mental illness challenge healthcare system INDIANAPOLIS – Although older adults with serious mental illness didn't have more recorded physical illness and had fewer outpatient visits to primary care physicians, they ...

NASA experts showcase science, technology at supercomputing conference Some of NASA's best and brightest will showcase more than 30 of the agency's exciting computational achievements at SC13, the international supercomputing conference, Nov. 17-22, 2013 in Denver. Highlights ...

Clinical ovarian cancers display extensive genetic heterogeneity, study suggests multiple treatment Sequencing study underscores difficulty of treating ovarian cancer, points to diverse patterns of ovarian cancer evolution CARLSBAD, Calif. and UTRECHT, The Netherlands ...

Haiyan and Tropical Storm 30W bring heavy rains to the Phillipines Haiyan, known locally in the Philippines as Yulonda, will go down as a historic storm, making landfall in the central Philippines as perhaps the most powerful tropical cyclone to ever make landfall ...

Latest storm updates NASA satellites see Cyclone 03A make landfall in Somalia Tropical Cyclone 03A In addition to the fierce winds and powerful surge, Haiyan brought copious amounts of rainfall to the central Philippines along with Tropical Storm 30W and another tropical ...

Penguin-inspired propulsion system 'Underwater rocket' technology described at APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting uses novel spherical joint mechanism WASHINGTON D.C. Nov. 14, 2013 -- Back in 1991, Nature published a picture from the IMAX movie Antarctica, ...

High blood pressure in middle age versus old age may better predict memory loss MINNEAPOLIS – People in middle age who have a high blood pressure measure called pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in their spinal fluid ...

Cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes associated with levels of physical activity Sophia Antipolis, 14 November 2013. The risk of cardiovascular complications in people with type 2 diabetes is directly related to the frequency and duration ...

Buried leaves reveal precolonial eastern forests and guide stream restoration Sediment behind milldams in Pennsylvania preserved leaves deposited just before European contact that provide a glimpse of the ancient forests, according to a team of geoscientists, who note that ...

NIH study finds low-intensity therapy for Burkitt lymphoma is highly effective Adult patients with a type of cancer known as Burkitt lymphoma had excellent long-term survival rates—upwards of 90 percent—following treatment with low-intensity ...

Queen bee's honesty is the best policy for reproduction signals Queen bees convey honest signals to worker bees about their reproductive status and quality, according to an international team of researchers, who say their findings may help to explain why honey bee populations ...

Newly discovered mechanism suggests novel approach to prevent type 1 diabetes Experimental findings could lead to new, inexpensive therapy using a naturally occurring bile acid Boston, MA – New research led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) demonstrates ...

National project tracks the spread of UK flu and extends monitoring to schools New findings reveal who is most likely to get flu and how long it takes to recover Are Northerners really more likely to get flu? Does regular exercise help you ...

Study finds widespread use of opioid medications in nonsurgical hospital patients Significant variation in use shown in different regions of the country; hospitals that had higher prescribing rates also had higher rates of adverse events BOSTON ...

Women with asthma could face a delay in becoming pregnant Women with asthma could take longer to conceive, according to new research. The study, published online today (14 November 2013), in the European Respiratory Journal, adds new evidence ...

NHS 111 increases ambulance and urgent and emergency care use Call handling service did not reduce pressures during first year of operation, as intended The call handling service NHS 111 increased the use of ambulance and urgent and emergency care services ...