New research uses an improved laboratory model to simulate cataract surgery on human donor eyes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AEPtTW
Researchers have demonstrated -- using fat cells derived from human stem cells -- that individual genetic variation can be used to predict whether the TZD rosiglitazone will produce the unwanted side effect of increasing cholesterol levels in certain individuals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SVdA7W
Researchers have mapped the active-state structure of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor, the target of widely prescribed drugs to regulate blood pressure and kidney function. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AHtX18
Findings from a novel online questionnaire of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) suggest the majority of these patients do not receive proper care, say researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D2yOeU
Researchers applied an unconventional approach that used bacteria to discover human proteins that can lead to DNA damage and promote cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M51GG1
Researchers have created a method for modifying blood stem cells to reverse the genetic mutation that causes a life-threatening autoimmune syndrome called IPEX. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RqAJ5S
A new study has found that astrocytes, previously thought of as just supporting neurons in regulating circadian rhythms, can actually lead the tempo of the body's internal clock and have been shown for the first time to be able to control patterns of daily behavior in mammals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fm2hTb
A new bioengineering approach for boosting photosynthesis in rice plants could increase grain yield by up to 27 percent, according to a new study. The approach, called GOC bypass, enriches plant cells with CO2 that would otherwise be lost through a metabolic process called photorespiration. The genetically engineered plants were greener and larger and showed increased photosynthetic efficiency and productivity under field conditions, with particular advantages in bright light. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H5xeNh
A new study has identified the specific function of a protein found in HIV and related viruses that, after slowing down viral spread in the earliest stages of infection, may help the virus survive later on by evading the immune response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fo2jt2
Fewer rooftop solar photovoltaics installations exist in African-American and Hispanic-dominant neighborhoods than in white-dominant neighborhoods, even when controlling for household income and home ownership, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RJ6ZQK
Herbal tinctures are the liquid from concentrated herbs soaked in alcohol. Some people use them as home remedies. Here, learn about the possible benefits and how to make them. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2M3srL4 via
Researchers have found that the RNA-binding protein PUM2 contributes to the accumulation of defective mitochondria, a key feature of the aging process. Targeting PUM2 in old animals protects against age-related mitochondrial dysfunction. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TLciNb
Researchers have mapped out a newly discovered serious disease which causes children to suffer epileptic seizures, loss of magnesium in urine and reduced intelligence. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CcH4aj
If scientists want to boost immune cells' ability to kill cancer cells, then vast libraries of small molecules are potentially available. A new paper shows a platform to sort through them, plus validation. One of the hits: IAP antagonist birinapant, which is already in clinical trials (coincidentally). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Hf0ilI
Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at least 25g to 29g or more of dietary fiber a day, according to a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2skUg8B
After combining several imaging sources, including hard X-rays and radiowaves, a team now speculates that the telescopes captured the exact moment a star collapsed to form a compact object, such as a black hole or neutron star. The stellar debris, approaching and swirling around the object's event horizon, caused The Cow's remarkably bright glow. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CeA1hj
Scientists have developed a combination of monoclonal antibodies that protected animals from all three Ebola viruses that cause human disease. The antibody 'cocktail,' called MBP134, is the first experimental treatment to protect monkeys against Ebola virus (formerly known as Ebola Zaire), as well as Sudan virus and Bundibugyo virus, and could lead to a broadly effective therapeutic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RkSYtd
Researchers report how fruit flies, which lay eggs communally, use chemical deception to protect their eggs from being cannibalized by their own larvae. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2C9V4S8
Madariaga virus (MADV), or South American eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has -- until now -- been found primarily in animals of South and Central America, with the first human outbreak occurring in Panama in 2010. Now, scientists report the identification of MADV in eight children in Haiti in 2015 and 2016. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RqoxlC
A brief and unusual cosmic flash nicknamed "the Cow" has puzzled astronomers and astrophysicists around the globe, prompting multiple explanations for its origin. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://go.nasa.gov/2TFkBd6
There are thousands of known exoplanets - planets orbiting stars other than our Sun - but citizen scientists have helped discover one that has a rare quality. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://go.nasa.gov/2D11Zim
A research team has developed a computer algorithm that can analyze digital images of a woman's cervix and accurately identify precancerous changes that require medical attention. This artificial intelligence (AI) approach, called automated visual evaluation, has the potential to revolutionize cervical cancer screening, particularly in low-resource settings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SN6DGd
Scientists have combined two membrane-bound protein complexes to perform a complete conversion of water molecules to hydrogen and oxygen. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rilpb6
Your knees and your smartphone battery have some surprisingly similar needs, a professor has discovered, and that new insight has led to a 'structural battery' prototype that incorporates a cartilage-like material to make the batteries highly durable and easy to shape. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H7RoGp
The replication of a bacterial virus is not necessary to cause lethal disease in mice infected with a food-borne pathogen called Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), according to a new study. The surprising findings could lead to the development of novel strategies for the treatment of EHEC and life-threatening kidney-related complications in children. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RFb08V
The most deadly aspect of breast cancer is metastasis. It spreads cancer cells throughout the body. Researchers have now discovered a substance that suppresses the formation of metastases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H707Zk
Researchers have revealed significant insight into cocaine addiction, a phenomenon which has grown significantly in the United States since 2015. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TK8qfl
Alzheimer's-affected brains are riddled with so-called amyloid plaques: protein aggregates consisting mainly of amyloid-beta. However, this amyloid-beta is a fragment produced from a precursor protein whose normal function has remained enigmatic for decades. A team of scientists has now uncovered that this amyloid precursor protein modulates neuronal signal transmission through binding to a specific receptor. Modulating this receptor could potentially help treat Alzheimer's or other brain diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VKwDni
There are only so many fish in the sea. And our appetite for seafood has already stressed many wild fisheries to the breaking point. Meanwhile, the planet's growing population will only further increase the need for animal protein, one of the most resource-intensive types of food to produce. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CcfJ8l
New research could lead to the design of new materials to help improve the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SMGasn
Researchers present two devices built using perovskite to demonstrate the material's potential in spintronic systems. Its properties, they say, bring the dream of a spintronic transistor one step closer to reality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M1fXU8
Researchers from Mexico and the United States have concluded that a population of fin whales in the rich Gulf of California ecosystem may live there year-round -- an unusual circumstance for a whale species known to migrate across ocean basins. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2skEJ8T
Astronomers announced that they have identified the type of companion star that made its partner in a binary system, a carbon-oxygen white dwarf star, explode. Through repeated observations of SN 2015cp, a supernova 545 million light years away, the team detected hydrogen-rich debris that the companion star had shed prior to the explosion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M2U0Ek
Intentionally 'squashing' colloidal quantum dots during chemical synthesis creates dots capable of stable, 'blink-free' light emission that is fully comparable with the light produced by dots made with more complex processes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2smBXQm
Researchers have found yet another way in which climate change has been detrimental to migrating birds. As European winters have become warmer, pied flycatchers traveling from Africa to reach breeding grounds in the Netherlands are arriving to find that resident great tits have already claimed nesting sites for the season. As a result, the number of flycatchers killed in great tit nests has risen dramatically. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sm7jqq
Researchers have developed a novel way to deliver drugs and therapies into cells at the nanoscale without causing toxic effects that have stymied other such efforts. The work could someday lead to more effective therapies and diagnostics for cancer and other illnesses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D1gAKP
Scientists have created an 'on' switch for CRISPR-Cas9 that allows it to be turned on in select cells only, specifically those that have a particular protein-cutting enzyme, or protease. Viruses produce such proteases, as do cancer cells, so the Cas9 variants -- called ProCas9 -- could be used as sensors for viral infections or cancer. The variants were discovered by circular permutations on wild-type Cas9 designed to produce a stripped-down Cas9 tuned to human cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M2n3Ic
For the first time, researchers used benzene -- a common hydrocarbon -- to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to new nanocarbon-based semiconductor applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QDYGRF
Distinguishing between left-handed and right-handed ('chiral') molecules is crucial in chemistry and the life sciences, and is commonly done using a method called circular dichroism. However, during biochemical reactions the chiral character of molecules may change. Scientists have for the first time developed a method that uses ultrashort deep-ultraviolet pulses to accurately probe such changes in real-time in (bio)molecular systems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SIXJtf
Possible presidential contender Bernie Sanders has been under pressure to apologise for his 2016 campaign. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2QDZUwr
Scientists increasingly believe that one of the driving forces in chronic pain -- the number one health problem in both prevalence and burden -- appears to be the memory of earlier pain. Research suggests that there may be variations, based on sex, in the way that pain is remembered in both mice and humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TBrSKU
Scientists have pinpointed a hidden culprit that leads to dilated cardiomyopathy -- a dangerous condition that accounts for 20 per cent of all cases of heart failure -- which opens the door to potential new treatments that could help counter the threat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TGVCpU
How does one inspect solar panels in real time, in a way that is both cost-effective and time-efficient? Researchers have now developed and improved statistical and machine learning-based alternatives to enable real-time inspection of solar panels. Their research found a new application for clustering-based computation, which uses past meteorological data to compute performance ratios and degradation rates. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rhz9Db
Study shows that deforestation, loss of biodiversity and economic damage done to communities living near dams have not been factored into the cost of these projects. Large dams also ignore the effects of climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2REP4uI
The ancient people of Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile) built their famous ahu monuments near coastal freshwater sources, according to a team of researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H57Sip
Saint John's hockey travels this weekend to Wisconsin for a pair of non-conference games against nationally ranked opponents. SJU visits No. 3 Wisconsin-Eau Claire for a 7 p.m. contest Friday, Jan. 11, followed by 7 p.m. puck drop on Saturday, Jan. 12, at No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point. from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2D1afiv
Heat trapped by greenhouse gases is raising ocean temperatures faster than previously thought, concludes an analysis of four recent ocean heating observations. The results provide further evidence that earlier claims of a slowdown or 'hiatus' in global warming over the past 15 years were unfounded. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fmpt33
Termites are commonly regarded as one of the most destructive insect pests, yet its unknown side was recently revealed by a major new study. Researchers have discovered that termites actually help mitigate against the effects of drought in tropical rain forests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fk6p6a
Saint John's swimming and diving returns to the local pool with a pair of competitions this weekend in St. Paul. The Johnnies face Hamline for a 6 p.m. dual on Friday, Jan. 11, and compete Saturday, Jan. 12, at St. Thomas' MIAC Invitational. from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2FpxGUg
Mr Trump's campaign had previously said Mexico would make a one-time payment to fund the border wall. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2VFhYKp
Elongated segments of DNA cause Huntington's disease and certain other disorders of the brain. Researchers have developed a method to determine the length of the mutated genes quickly and easily. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FjBdnG
Researchers have discovered a new molecular regulatory mechanism in unicellular parasites which has never before been observed. RNA fragments do not act as brakes in the cell apparatus, but on the contrary as 'stimulants': they boost protein production after periods of stress. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FkKXOD
A complex network of research funding, institutional ties and personal influence has allowed the Coca-Cola Company, through its connections with a nonprofit group, to exert substantial influence over obesity science and policy solutions in China, a new study has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fozlcy
Years before the devastating Tohoku earthquake struck the coast of Japan in 2011, the Earth's crust near the site of the quake was starting to stir. Researchers are using computer models to investigate if tiny tremors detected near this site could be connected to the disaster itself. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FmLPRW
In studying a bacterium that causes disease in hospitalized people, researchers have figured out a key step in the transmission of antibiotic resistance from one bacterium to another. Their insight suggests a new strategy for stopping the spread of antibiotic resistance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FiErrJ
A new study used neuroimaging techniques to show that social exclusion increases the number of ideological and group values worth fighting and dying for in populations vulnerable to radicalization. The study focused on neural activity in a region of the brain related to rule retrieval and sacred values. The results can help guide policies and actions capable of counteracting vulnerability to radicalization and propensity to violent extremism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fjhc0v
In a first for plant virology, a team from CIRAD recently used nanopore technology to sequence the entire genomes of two yam RNA viruses. This as yet little-used but promising molecular biology technique paves the way for new tools for field diagnosis of plant, animal and human diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FrPuhz
Transistors are needed wherever current flows, and they are an indispensable component of virtually all electronic switches. In the field of power electronics, transistors are used to switch large currents. However, one side-effect is that the components heat up and energy is lost as a result. One way of combating this and potentially making considerable savings is to use energy-efficient transistors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FrRplU
Spondyloarthritis is one of the most common types of chronic joint inflammation affecting nearly 1-2 percent of the Western population. Scientists report that rare populations of unconventional T cells may account for this intriguing clinical observation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RFfHiX
Researchers found that lung immune cells (phagocytes) produce increased levels of neuropeptide Y (NPY) when mice are infected with severe influenza virus. NPY and its receptor form the NPY-Y1R axis. In mice with influenza, activation of this axis causes excess pulmonary inflammation and viral replication, leading to increased disease severity. Deactivation of NPY, Y1R or their downstream effects was found to mitigate disease severity. These pathways could be targets for novel anti-influenza medicines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AEdk6m
A vaccine against fatal pregnancy malaria shows promising results in the first tests in humans. The new study has taken a vaccine all the way from discovery of a mechanism through development and production to clinical trials in humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M5ftfG
Scientists have found that the expression level of the molecule CD69 in blood cells inversely predicts the appearance of subclinical atherosclerosis (developing before symptoms appear) independently of classical cardiovascular risk factors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sjHuXR
Children who experience physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect are at least two to three times more likely to attempt suicide in later life, according to the largest research review carried out of the topic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M0yv6Y
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is seeking to reassure allies after Trump's troop withdrawal decision. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CfkjTr
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Fish become anxious and more cautious when water quality is degraded by sediment, an effect that could stunt their growth and damage their health. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RI6FBM
An inter-disciplinary research team has successfully employed machine learning to uncover new insights into the cellular architecture of the human brain. This approach could potentially be used to assess treatment of neurological disorders, and to develop new therapies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SLuhms
Astronomers have identified a giant streak structure among the clouds covering planet Venus based on observation from the spacecraft Akatsuki. The team also revealed the origins of this structure using large-scale climate simulations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FrJ15U
Observations from Gemini Observatory identify a key fingerprint of an extremely distant quasar, allowing astronomers to sample light emitted from the dawn of time. Astronomers happened upon this deep glimpse into space and time thanks to a foreground galaxy acting as a gravitational lens, which magnified the ancient light. The Gemini observations provide critical pieces of the puzzle in confirming this object as the brightest appearing quasar so early in the history of the universe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rj6ldq
A study shows that women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at greater risk of developing a mental illness after giving birth compared to the overall population. Study authors found that more than one-fifth of pregnant women with IBD had a new-onset mental health diagnosis. For every 43 pregnancies, there is one extra case of mental illness in a woman with IBD, compared to other women. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SRR3Jy
Research suggests that a gene that governs the body's biological (circadian) clock acts differently in males versus females and may protect females from heart disease. The study is the first to analyze circadian blood pressure rhythms in female mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AAPND9
Medical researchers have uncovered a novel disease of children affecting the brain white matter -- the myelin sheath --, leading to severe incapacity and death in some cases. These defects were corrected by a treatment with fingolimod, a drug in use for multiple sclerosis which interferes with this pathway. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fmfgne
Bad decision-making is a trait oftentimes associated with drug addicts and pathological gamblers, but what about people who excessively use social media? New research shows a connection between social media use and impaired risky decision-making, which is commonly deficient in substance addiction. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H6Zhff
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets are associated with a higher risk of rare but serious blood clots (known as venous thromboembolism or VTE), finds a large study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TDoCPi
New documentary Leaving Neverland features two men who allege they were sexually abused by the star. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2M1aBsc
How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids. (Image credit: mixetto/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2VI39Xl