Sports compression stockings are so effective they might be considered performance enhancers for soccer players, new research finds.
Virologists discover safer potential Zika vaccine
In mouse trials, a vaccine based on recombinant adenovirus protected against Zika without evidence of antibodies. Reports have shown Zika…
Micropores let oxygen and nutrients inside biofabricated tissues
Micropores in fabricated tissues such as bone and cartilage allow nutrient and oxygen diffusion into the core, and this novel…
Suboptimal, inconsistent treatment for anaphylaxis due to unknown cause
A new study is shedding light on anaphylaxis due to an unknown trigger (AUT) — an unpredictable and potentially fatal…
Age is more than just a number: Machine learning may predict if you’re in for a healthy old age
Researchers analyzed skin cells from the very young to the very old and looked for molecular signatures that can be…
Threat of ‘nightmare bacteria’ exhibiting resistance to last-resort antibiotic colistin
Researchers examined the dissemination of colistin-resistant bacteria among residents of rural communities in Vietnam to find that the prevalence of…
Chemists discover new signatures to identify cystic fibrosis in infants sooner
Scientists have discovered several new biomarkers from a single drop of blood that could allow earlier and more definitive detection…
New brain changes in early Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have discovered new changes occurring in the human brain in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers used…
Memory and cognition problems affect recovery in rehabilitation facilities
Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) added new ways to measure patients’ abilities to perform their daily…
The joy of giving lasts longer than the joy of getting
The happiness we feel after a particular event or activity diminishes each time we experience that event, a phenomenon known…