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When Migrating Birds Go Astray, Disturbances in Magnetic Field May Be Partly to Blame

UCLA study could help scientists better understand threats to birds – and their ability to adapt

No Ph.D. Needed: UCLA Scientists Help Simplify DNA Testing for Tracking Marine Species

Demonstration in L.A. ports show that non-academics can use the fast, inexpensive genetic test

Tiny Implantable Device Designed by UCLA Scientists Helps Kill Cancer

A therapeutic sponge the size of a pencil eraser boosted the body’s tumor-fighting response in mice and kept the cancer from returning

Lecanemab, the New Alzheimer’s Treatment: 3 Things To Know

Yale researcher discusses the recent FDA approval of a new Alzheimer's disease treatment.

Inpatient blood draws are often performed during sleep hours, Yale study finds

The study demonstrates a need for more patient-centered care during hospitalization.

Loophole enables FDA approval of unsafe medical devices, Yale study finds

Manufacturers, through a loophole in the law, can use unsafe medical devices as a basis for bringing new, related products to market.

3D Organoid Models Show Brain Mechanisms of Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a common disorder characterized by uncontrollable motor or vocal tics that manifests in childhood and can interfere with school performance, relationships, and quality of life.

A Therapeutic Target for High Blood Pressure Control

Yale researchers have identified a potential target for the development of antihypertensive drugs.

Annual or Biannual Boosters Are Optimal for Fighting Endemic COVID-19, Study Shows

While COVID-19 boosters have been found to protect against infection, hospitalization, and severe illness, the waning of their protection has led to uncertainty about when it is most appropriate to get an additional booster shot.

Many At-risk Coastal Nursing Homes Are Underprepared for Hurricanes, Yale Study Finds

One in 10 nursing homes in U.S. coastal regions is at risk of exposure to severe hurricane-related flooding.

Townsend Lab Develops Software to Analyze Somatic Driver Variants

Anew open-source software package called cancereffectsizeR developed by the Townsend Lab greatly improves the ability of data scientists and clinical analysts to pinpoint specific genetic mutations that drive cancer.

Study Examines Dementia Caregiver Experiences and Preparedness

Millions of family caregivers provide essential emotional, physical, and social care to people living with dementia.

Building Better Enzymes – by Breaking Them Down

In a major step toward greener industry, Weizmann Institute scientists create a computational method for generating enzymes with unprecedented efficiency

Seeing Things Differently: The Secret Life of Our Eyes

Tracking our eyes’ motion when we are faced with a visual challenge may help researchers uncover neural encoding in the brain

Women With High Body Dissatisfaction Spend More Time Looking At Thinner Women, Finds Study

Women who are dissatisfied with their body shape spend more time looking at their thinner counterparts,

Childhood Maltreatment Linked With Multiple Mental Health Problems

Experiencing abuse or neglect as a child can cause multiple mental health problems, finds a new study led by UCL researchers,

Study Finds Programme To Prevent Cerebral Palsy In Premature Babies Is Effective

A programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, a £1 injection that helps prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, is effective according to a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded evaluation.

Climate Conundrum: Study Finds Ants Aren’t Altering Behavior in Rising Temperatures

Researchers at North Carolina State University found that ants did not adjust their behavior in response to warming temperatures and persisted in sub-optimal microhabitats even when optimal ones were present.

Study: Bilingual Kids Could Lead In Ocean Environmental Action

Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers suggests.

Researchers Fix ‘Fundamental Flaw,’ Improving Pandemic Prediction Model

Researchers from North Carolina State University identified and addressed a flaw in a commonly used pandemic model that can cause the model to severely underestimate disease spread.