Techno Man
A new way to ‘hoard’ resources in nano-sized factories targeted for biotech
Scientists have created a synthetic nano-sized factory, based on natural ones found in bacteria. This research could someday lead to new medical, industrial or...
New hydrogels show promise in treating bone defects
Bioengineers and dentists have developed a new hydrogel that is more porous and effective in promoting tissue repair and regeneration. Once injected in a...
Machine learning models help clinicians identify people who need advanced depression care
Researchers have created decision models capable of predicting which patients might need more treatment for their depression than what their primary care provider can...
Discharge incentives in emergency rooms could lead to higher patient readmission rates
In an effort to address emergency department overcrowding, pay-for-performance (P4P) incentive programs have been implemented in various regions around the world, including hospitals in...
African elephants demonstrate movements that vary in response to ecological change
Wild African elephants show markedly different movements and reactions to the same risks and resources, according to a new study.
Queen bees face increased chance of execution if they mate with two males rather...
Queen stingless bees face an increased risk of being executed by worker bees if they mate with two males rather than one, according to...
Connected forest networks on oil palm plantations key to protecting endangered species
Set-aside patches of high-quality forest on palm oil plantations may help protect species like orangutans, as well as various species of insects, birds and...
Low levels of vitamin D in elementary school could spell trouble in adolescence
Vitamin D deficiency in middle childhood could result in aggressive behavior as well as anxious and depressive moods during adolescence, according to a new...
Skeletal shapes key to rapid recognition of objects
In the blink of an eye, the human visual system can process an object, determining whether it's a cup or a sock within milliseconds,...
Shedding light on the reaction mechanism of PUVA light therapy for skin diseases
Physical chemists have clarified which chemical reactions take place during PUVA therapy. The therapy involves light-induced damage to the DNA of diseased cells.
