Even the best healthcare facilities can do more to prevent infections
Healthcare-associated infections can be reduced by up to 55 percent by systematically implementing evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies, according to a review of...
In depression the brain region for stress control is larger
Although depression is one of the leading psychiatric disorders, its cause remains unclear. A recent study found that those affected by depressive disorder have...
Intestines modify their cellular structure in response to diet
Body organs such as the intestine and ovaries undergo structural changes in response to dietary nutrients that can have lasting impacts on metabolism, as...
Octopuses given mood drug ‘ecstasy’ reveal genetic link to evolution of social behaviors in...
By studying the genome of a kind of octopus not known for its friendliness toward its peers, then testing its behavioral reaction to a...
Nerve cells in the human brain can ‘count’
How do we know if we're looking at three apples or four? Researchers were able to demonstrate that some brain cells fire mainly for...
Neutrons produce first direct 3-D maps of water during cell membrane fusion
New 3-D maps of water distribution during cellular membrane fusion are accelerating scientific understanding of cell development, which could lead to new treatments for...
Researchers patent technology for smart seat cushion, adaptable prosthetics
Researchers have patented a smart seat cushion that uses changes in air pressure to redistribute body weight and help prevent the painful ulcers caused...
To improve auto coatings, new tests do more than scratch the surface
Data from new suite of tests could eventually help your vehicle's exterior better defend itself against dings, dents, scratches and things that go bump...
Lighting it up: A new non-toxic, cheap, and stable blue photoluminescent material
Scientists have designed a novel photoluminescent material that is cheap to fabricate, does not use toxic starting materials, and is very stable, enhancing our...
When a chemical tag makes the difference in cell fate and gene expression
Scientists have uncovered the role of special chemical 'tags' in controlling vital genes involved in early mammalian development.
