Researchers have used biomechanical engineering techniques to unlock the mystery surrounding the mechanical forces that influence blood clotting.
Mitochondrial permeability plays a key role in aging, recovery from ischemic injury
The ability of molecules to pass through the membrane of mitochondria — the cellular structures that convert nutrients into energy…
Detecting pollution with a compact laser source
Researchers have developed a simple mid-infrared laser source that can be used to detect pollution in the air or molecules…
Preventing toxic work environments through ethical leadership
New research shows that ‘managers who demonstrate ethical leadership through two-way communication, positive reinforcement and emotional support not only mitigates…
Polysulfide donors strongly suppress inflammatory responses
Researchers have developed a new polysulfide donor that can artificially increase reactive sulfur species (chemically reactive molecules containing sulfur) in…
Lung disease bronchiectasis associated with high frequency of allergy
An international research team has found that patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis also often display sensitivity to airborne allergens,…
Psychedelic drug MDMA may reawaken ‘critical period’ in brain to help treat PTSD
Neuroscientists have found that the psychedelic drug MDMA reopens a kind of window, called a ‘critical period,’ when the brain…
A ‘million word gap’ for children who aren’t read to at home
Young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than…
Just 20 minutes of contact with nature will lower stress hormone levels, reveals new study
Taking at least 20 minutes out of your day to stroll or sit in a place that makes you feel…
Experimental therapy completely clears HPV in one-third of cervical cancer precursors
A potential new immune-based therapy to treat precancers in the cervix completely eliminated both the lesion and the underlying HPV…