Day February 11, 2021

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and their colleagues published a new analysis today in the journal Nature from genetic sequencing data of more than 53,000 individuals, primarily from minority populations. The early analysis, part of…

IMAGE: Solar System distances to scale, showing the newly discovered 2018 AG37, nicknamed “Farfarout, ” compared to other known Solar System objects, including the previous record holder 2018 VG18 “Farout “, also found… view more  Credit: Roberto Molar Candanosa, Scott S.…

The United States spends more than $200 billion every year in efforts to treat and manage mental health. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has only deepened the chasm for those experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety. This breach has…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The descriptions on the fronts of infant and toddler food packages may not accurately reflect the actual ingredient amounts, according to new research. The team found that vegetables in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “dark green”…

IMAGE: The Journal publishes original scientific papers, reviews, and case studies on a broad spectrum of topics in lactation medicine. It presents evidence-based research advances and explores the immediate and long-term… view more  Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle,…

IMAGE: Unlike other gel-creation approaches, where nanoparticles remain at the interface between the gel’s two constituent solvents (top left), the new approach concentrates nanoparticles in the interior of one of the… view more  Credit: N. Hanacek / NIST Oil and water…

SAN ANTONIO — Humans possess a formidable multi-layered defense system that protects us against viral infections. Better understanding of these defenses and the tricks that viruses use to evade them could open novel avenues for treating viral infections and possibly…

Sawfish have disappeared from half of the world’s coastal waters and the distinctive shark-like rays face complete extinction due to overfishing, according to a new study by Simon Fraser University researchers, published in Science Advances. Sawfish, named after their unique…

IMAGE: This graph shows the four distinct waves. Wave #1 March 1918 (Spring 1918 Wave), #2 October 1918 (Fall 1918 Wave), #3 December 1918 (Winter 1918 Wave) and #4 February 2020… view more  Credit: Siddarth Chandra EAST LANSING, Mich. – The…

IMAGE: A new discovery in Dr. Xue-Zhong Yu’s laboratory could potentially lead to a safer and more effective treatment option for graft-versus-host disease. view more  Credit: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers found that a single strain of…