Science & Technology
Few older adults use direct-to-consumer health services; Many who do don’t tell their regular provider
A new poll finds that 1 in 10 people aged 50-64 have used direct-to-consumer services, and most have gotten prescriptions from them; 4 in 10 people in this age group may be interested in future use.
Innovative graphene-based implantable technology paves the way for high-precision therapeutic applications
A new study presents an innovative graphene-based neurotechnology with the potential for a transformative impact in neuroscience and medical applications.
Bioinformatics: Researchers develop a new machine learning approach
To combat viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, synthetic biology offers new technological approaches whose performance is being validated in experiments. Researchers applied data integration and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a machine learn…
A novel pathway regulating lipid biosynthesis by fatty acids
Sterol regulatory element-binding proteins (SREBPs) play a crucial role in lipid biosynthesis. In a recent study, researchers identified a novel cleavage enzyme of SREBP-1c, a key player in fatty acid biosynthesis. Moreover, the team unveiled, for the …
Many more infected by TBE virus than previously known
The number of infections by the tick-borne TBE virus that are not detected by health services is far higher than previously assumed. This has been shown in a new study of Swedish blood donors.
Let me check my phone again
New research finds that smartphone usage can increase and even become unhealthy for those who have obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Intriguing insights uncovered for two rare heart muscle diseases
Uncertainty surrounding how truncated titin proteins (TTNtvs) cause dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) led to investigations that could better inform therapies for these conditions.
New insights into what helps Salmonella cause infections
In a new study, researchers have discovered how a system of proteins, called TamAB, helps Salmonella survive under the harsh conditions inside macrophages.
How tidal range electricity generation can protect coastal areas from flooding
Tidal range schemes can protect estuaries and coastal areas from the effects of sea level rise, according to researchers who say that tidal range schemes are vital to protect habitats, housing and businesses from a rising sea level estimated to be over…
Deregulation of alternative RNA splicing promotes pancreatic cancer progression and metastasis
In a new study, researchers demonstrate that deregulation of a protein called RBFOX2, involved in RNA splicing, contributes to the progression and metastasis of pancreatic cancer.
Early study shows health benefits of creative arts therapies and nutrition education for postmenopausal women
A recent study explored a new way to ease the transition with an art therapy intervention to address the health needs of overweight, postmenopausal women.
Scientists have come up with a technology to recycle used clothes rather than simply burning them
Clothes and other textiles are among the materials that we are the worst at recycling. But this may change. Researchers have developed a new technology that can separate out fibers in mixed fabrics.