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Advance in search for new Clostridioides difficile vaccine
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the hunt for a new vaccine for killer hospital bug Clostridioides difficile (C. diff).
Cells linked to leading cause of blindness in elderly
Researchers report that glial cells (or support cells), and vasculature cells tasked with providing blood to the retina as well as cone cells contribute...
Skiing, snowboarding injuries more serious — skull and face fractures — in younger children
Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are a great way to keep kids active in the winter, but they are also linked to injuries...
Mysterious microproteins have major implications for human disease
As the tools to study biology improve, researchers are beginning to uncover details into microproteins, small components that appear to be key to some...
‘Swimmer’s shoulder,’ common in more than three-quarters of swimmers
The painful overuse injury called swimmer's shoulder, common in competitive swimmers, may be caused by excessive swimming distance during training along with a culture...
Researchers uncover novel amyloidosis
Scientists have discovered a novel amyloid protein that induces amyloidosis in rats. This new amyloid protein is known to be the lipopolysaccharide binding protein...
Hydrogen boride nanosheets: A promising material for hydrogen carrier
Researchers report a promising hydrogen carrier in the form of hydrogen boride nanosheets. This two-dimensional material, which has only recently begun to be explored,...
Years of education may impact drinking behavior and risk of alcohol dependence
Higher educational attainment -- spending more years in education -- may impact people's drinking behavior and reduce their risk of alcohol dependence, according to...
Shoppers tend to reject offers made under time pressure
Giving consumers short time limits on offers means they are less likely to take them up, according to new research. The authors conclude that...
Game changer: New chemical keeps plants plump
Scientists have created a chemical to help plants hold onto water, which could stem the tide of massive annual crop losses from drought and...