All forest fire smoke is bad for people, but not all fires in forests are bad.
Smokers have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, but a higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a large population study led by Lund University in Sweden.
Extreme stress can change cell dynamics in humans, animals and bacteria. In the case of Rhodobacter sphaeroides bacteria, a German-based research group discovered extreme heat stress caused production of lots of transcripts, but prevented translation from almost all of them.
As lakes across the upper Midwest grow warmer year after year, cool-water species of fish are finding it harder to thrive.
Researchers and clinicians are sounding the alarm as the fatal rabbit hemorrhagic disease, RHDV2, spreads across the U.S. In response, the UW Veterinary Care Special Species Health Service at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine has begun offering an emergency-authorized vaccine against the disease for rabbits.
The seminars bring together Finnish researchers who are active in COVID-19 research and the general audience who are interested in COVID-19 related research.
Like with humans, some newts are capable of “burning” what they consume more quickly than others.
Prof. Mary Lou Guerinot, Dr. Garo Akmakjian, Guarini '18 and Nabilia Riaz, Guarini '22 have identified proteins that protect plants during iron deficiency.
Dartmouth 'basic science' research could unlock complex medical challenges.
In addition to improving the diagnosis of cancer, Malin Sund wishes to better predict the effects of cancer therapies.
Research involving animals is crucial when it comes to achieving scientific and medical progress, and is also very important for UZH, emphasizes Elisabeth Stark. The Vice President Research believes maintaining exemplary standards of animal welfare and an open dialogue with society is key.
Proteins are long coils of amino acids, the building blocks of life. They are produced when messenger RNA from the cell nucleus directs the ribosomes to link specified aminos acids together in a defined sequence.
Tomi Mikkola investigates the pros and cons of menopausal hormone therapy.
Consumers have a high demand for scientific evidence in sustainable diets, Xavier Irz says.
Minna Laakso investigates the effect of various communication disorders on everyday conversational situations and the effectiveness of interventions targeted at such difficulties.
Gestational diabetes is the most common health-related challenge during pregnancy.
Professor Barbara Prainsack speaks about the societal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s relevance for the vulnerable groups.
Major advance from Columbia Engineering team demonstrates first multi-organ chip made of engineered human tissues linked by vascular flow for improved modeling of systemic diseases like cancer
‘There is so much awesome biodiversity work going on in the Chicago area,’ Rebecca Barak suggests
WFAA recently featured Chris Watts, the Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean of the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, and his ongoing research to fight Parkinson’s disease.