Until now, the purpose of a specific of what we might call ‘phantom genes’ was largely unknown. New research suggests…
Efficient cryopreservation of genetically modified rat spermatozoa
Researchers have developed a new technique to improve the efficiency of rat sperm cryopreservation, a process that is usually extremely…
The scent of a rose improves learning during sleep
Fragrances like rose scent can easily help to better consolidate memory during sleep.
Exploring the school-age social, emotional, and behavioral health landscape
Through a four-year federally funded project, UConn researchers looked at school districts across the country to better understand how social,…
Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness
Despite the perception that wild birds in farm fields can cause food-borne illness, a new study has found little evidence…
Effect of coagulation factor fibrinogen on damaged brain
Researchers have discovered the influence of the coagulation factor fibrinogen on the damaged brain.
Get easily out of breath? It may be because you were small at birth, study finds
Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight…
Could resetting our internal clocks help control diabetes?
The circadian clock system allows the organisms to adjust to periodical changes of geophysical time. Today, increasing evidence show that…
Discovery takes pressure off blood measurements
Researchers are developing a revolutionary, portable blood pressure monitoring device that provides data continuously to patients.
Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production
Mucus production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening. Doctors and medical researchers have long sought the…