Investigators tested a laboratory-made version of a naturally occurring protein (recombinant fragment of human Surfactant Protein D or rfhSP-D) on…
New computational tool improves gene identification
Looking to improve the identification of genes associates with disease, a research team has developed a new bioinformatics tool that…
Lifestyle factors that could harden arteries
A new study pinpoints lifestyle factors that could lead to hardened arteries.
Low-cost intervention boosts undergraduate interest in computer science
A recent study finds that an online intervention taking less than 30 minutes significantly increased interest in computer science for…
Pushing early beta-cell proliferation can halt autoimmune attack in type 1 diabetes model
Researchers have found that increasing the proliferation and turnover of beta cells before signs of type 1 diabetes could halt…
New immunodeficiency disease discovered
A new immunodeficiency disease caused by a novel genetic mutation has been identified by researchers, providing unique insights into cell…
Climate education for kids increases climate concerns for parents
A new study finds that educating children about climate change increases their parents’ concerns about climate change.
Unexpectedly big wins improve two kinds of memory
Researchers have discovered that instances in which outcomes are better than expected — finding an unexpectedly good parking spot, for…
Soy protein lowers cholesterol, study suggests
With the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) planning to remove soy from its list of heart healthy foods, researchers…
Is Conference Room Air Making You Dumber?
A small body of evidence suggests that when it comes to decision making, indoor air may matter more than we…