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Study Reveals Common Suboptimal Dialysis Initiation

Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Keurig K-Cups Recalled Nationwide for Packaging Issue

Cholera Epidemic Ravages Pakadjuma, Kinshasa

Chikungunya Outbreak Hits China's South

How Cells Store DNA: Nucleosomes Safeguard Genetic Material

Study Reveals Early Brain Formation Links to Neuropsychiatric Diseases

Researchers Discover New Trigger for Mitophagy

Laminin-411 Protein Key to Myelin Formation

Columbia Engineering Develops Bioactive Injectable Hydrogels

Scientists Develop Computer Program to Mimic Human and Animal Cell Behavior

2.533 Million Global Deaths Prevented by SARS-CoV-2 Vaccinations

Gestational Carriers at Higher Risk of Mental Illness

Impact of Middle East Conflict on Australian Women's Mental Health

Unveiling the Secrets of Skilled Ball-Trapping

Rise in Americans Caring for Older Family Members

Black-Eyed Pea Virus: Promising Cancer Immunotherapy

Study Reveals Firefighters' Chemical Exposure Impact on Genes

WHO Raises Concerns Over Surge in Chikungunya Cases

Promising Results of Gene Therapy Trial for Fabry Disease

Age-Related Memory Decline Tied to Neural Stem Cell Changes

Emollient Use Reduces Infant Dermatitis

Glp1 Agonist Drugs Reduce Asthma Symptoms in Obese People

Genetic Biomarker for Glioblastoma Treatment

Study Reveals Key Molecule's Role in Blood Cell Generation

UT Southwestern Study Reveals Hormone's Role in Shielding Cancer

Rising Sexually Transmitted Infections in Texas

Understanding the Role of Clock Genes in Circadian Rhythm

Prostate Cancer Study Reveals Lethal Transformation

Uncovering Key ALS Mechanism: Targeting UNC13A for Treatment

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Microscopic Discovery in California Lake Sparks Buzz

Trump Administration Challenges Foundational Greenhouse Gas Science

Earth's Continents Face Unprecedented Freshwater Loss

World's Simplest Artificial Cell for Chemical Navigation

Study Finds Higher Income Singles More Inclined Towards Relationships

Study Suggests Bush Basil as Natural Pest Repellent

World's Oceans Facing Intense Heat Waves

Summer's Meteor Shower Duet Approaches

"Mapping the Intricate Cellular Family Tree"

Colombian Andes: High-Elevation Forests Store More Carbon

Large Hadron Collider's Impact on Electronics

Global Scuba Diving Tourism Boosts Economies

Immune Cell Modification for Universal Cancer Treatment

Researchers Develop Method to Predict Cell Activity in Tissues

Study Reveals Nonhuman Animals' Adaptive Aggression Strategy

Philosopher of Science Examines Transparency in Public Trust

Georgia Tech Research Reveals Electron Beams' Precision

Penn State Professor Explores Georgia Barrier Island Evolution

AI Model Enhances Drug & Vaccine Discovery

First Survey Data from TAEPS Study Released

Korean Research Team Reveals Unique Nonlinear Wave Phenomenon

Researchers from Yunnan Observatories Develop Celestial Object Classification Method

Study Reveals City Life's Accelerated Pace

New State of Quantum Matter Unveiled for Self-Charging Computers

University of Tsukuba Study Reveals Tetrandrine's Cellular Response

Einstein's Critique Shapes Quantum Mechanics Understanding

Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory Launched by FAO

Global Oceans: Marine Protected Areas Concerns

Canada Braces for Intense Summer Wildfires

Microsoft Report Reveals 40% of Users Start Day with Inbox Triage

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Research shows how sulfate ions increase the lifespan, performance of aqueous batteries

Scientists Discover Key Barrier to Safer Aqueous Batteries

New UK Age Verification Measures to Prevent Children Accessing Harmful Online Content

UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content

Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan's ancient capital

Nishijinori Weaving Technique Teams Up with AI

AI tackles notoriously complex equations, enabling faster advances in drug and material design

AI Speeds Up Solving Scientific Problems

Bio-Inspired Multiscale Design for Perovskite Solar Cell Stability

Design strategies for reshaping stability and sustainability of perovskite solar cells

Meta's wristband breakthrough lets you use digital devices without touching them

Meta's Potential to Revolutionize Digital Device Interaction

AI will soon be able to audit all published research—what will that mean for public trust in science?

Importance of Peer Review in Ensuring Scientific Accuracy

Enhancing Robot Navigation in Dynamic Environments

A human-inspired pathfinding approach to improve robot navigation

Study Finds Automated Speed Cameras Reduce Speeding Near Schools

Automated speed enforcement significantly reduces speeding in Toronto school zones

Scientists develop tool to detect fake videos

UC Riverside Researchers Develop System to Expose Manipulated Videos

Energy-efficient strategies may produce 10 times more health benefits in Eastern Europe than in Western Europe

EU Climate Law Mandates 55% Emission Cut by 2030

Risk highlighted as Chinese hackers hit Microsoft

Microsoft Faces Cybersecurity Storm: China-Linked Hackers Target Organizations

Amazon shuts down Shanghai AI lab: source

Amazon Closes AI Research Lab in Shanghai

Google ordered to pay Argentine pictured naked in his yard

Argentine Man Awarded Compensation for Google Street View Incident

Volkswagen takes 1.3-bn-euro hit from Trump tariffs

Volkswagen Reports 1.3 Billion Euro Loss Due to Trump Tariffs

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Wednesday, 16 October 2019

How do ketogenic diets affect skin inflammation?

Not all fats are equal in how they affect our skin, according to a new study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The investigators found that different ketogenic diets impacted skin inflammation differently in psoriasiform-like skin inflammation in mice. Ketogenic diets heavy in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) such as coconut, especially in combination with omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and plant sources like nuts and seeds, exacerbated psoriasis.

Risk of brain damage and death in premature babies may reduce if born in specialist units

Extremely premature babies born in English hospitals with specialist neonatal intensive care units may have a reduced risk of brain damage and death, compared to premature babies born in hospitals without such specialist units.

Warning about making health decisions based on 'over the counter' genetic tests

Genetic tests sold online and in shops should not be used to inform health decisions without further scrutiny, say experts in The BMJ today.

For most healthy people, benefits of statins 'may be marginal at best'

The benefits of statins for people without heart disease (known as primary prevention) is small and uncertain and there are potential harms, say researchers in The BMJ today.

Weight gain in early adult life linked to increased risk of premature death

Gaining weight from your mid-20s into middle age is associated with an increased risk of premature death, finds a study of US adults published by The BMJ today.

Intel to pay $5M to settle pay discrimination allegations

The Labor Department says it has reached a $5 million settlement with chip maker Intel Corp. over allegations of pay discrimination against its female, African American and Hispanic employees.

Twitter says world leaders 'not above' its rules

Twitter said Tuesday world leaders are "not above" the rules of the online platform and could see their messages removed or demoted for egregious conduct violating its terms of service.

Scientists shed light on how brains turn pain up or down

Pain perception is essential for survival, but how much something hurts can sometimes be amplified or suppressed: for example, soldiers who sustain an injury in battle often recall not feeling anything at the time.

Fido's raw meat pet food may be loaded with harmful bacteria: study

Increasingly popular raw meat meals for dogs and cats may be full of multi-drug resistant bacteria, posing a serious risk to animals and humans, scientists reported Wednesday.

Google touts privacy options, but still depends on your data

Google's latest phone and smart-home devices came packaged with a not-so-subtle message: Google cares about your privacy. Does it?

NASA unveils flexible, one-size-fits-all space suits

Bye bye to bunny hops: when US astronauts next touch down on the Moon, expect them to walk almost as they do on Earth, thanks to a new generation of spacesuits offering key advantages over those of the Apollo-era.

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Estrogen has a significant role in overall brain health and cognitive function. That's why so many studies focused on the prevention of cognitive decline consider the effect of reduced estrogen levels during the menopause transition. A new study suggests a cognitive benefit from a longer reproductive window complemented with hormone therapy. Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

Osteoarthritis can increase your risk for social isolation

When older adults become lonely—a condition health professionals call "social isolation"—their health and well-being can suffer. In fact, there may be a link between being socially isolated and osteoarthritis (arthritis) which causes joint pain and can limit your ability to get around.

Study finds relationship between racial discipline disparities and academic achievement gaps in US

An increase in either the discipline gap or the academic achievement gap between black and white students in the United States predicts a jump in the other, according to a new study published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association. This is the first published peer-reviewed nationwide study of this topic.

New report says accelerating global agricultural productivity growth is critical

The 2019 Global Agricultural Productivity Report, "Productivity Growth for Sustainable Diets, and More," released today by Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, shows agricultural productivity growth—increasing output of crops and livestock with existing or fewer inputs—is growing globally at an average annual rate of 1.63 percent.  

Harnessing plasmonics for precision agriculture worldwide

Maiken Mikkelsen wants to change the world by developing a small, inexpensive hyperspectral camera to enable worldwide precision farming practices that would significantly reduce water, energy, fertilizer and pesticide use while simultaneously increasing yields. While that goal sounds like a tall task for a simple camera, it's one that has now been greenlighted by a 2019 Moore Inventor Fellowship.

NASA's Aqua satellite reveals flooding in Japan from Typhoon Hagibis

Typhoon Hagibis made landfall in Japan over the weekend of October 12 and 13, bringing damaging winds, rough surf and flooding rains. NASA's Aqua satellite provided a visible image of the flooding caused by the torrential rainfall.

First smart speaker system that uses white noise to monitor infants' breathing

Gone are the days when people use smart speakers—like Amazon Echo or Google Home—only as kitchen timers or dinner party music players. These devices have started helping people track their own health, and can even monitor for cardiac arrest.

Physical activity in lessons improves students' attainment

Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning, according to a UCL-led study.

Plotting air raids on Britain: Map shows devastating impact of WWII Luftwaffe strikes

A researcher from the University of York has developed an interactive map detailing every air raid across the UK during the Second World War.

Syphilis infection rates in dialysis patients exceed general population

Syphilis rates, like other sexually transmitted disease rates in the United States, are soaring, and the first known study to examine syphilis rates in patients with kidney failure found an incidence greater than three times that of the general population.

Clinical research improves health of UK economy and NHS

The value of clinical research to the NHS, the UK economy and jobs market has been evaluated in a new report, which provides an assessment of the economic impact of the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network's (NIHR CRN) activities to support clinical research in England.

Report: Progress in global cancer fight is not only possible, but achievable

The Cancer Atlas, 3rd edition, a comprehensive global overview of cancer around the globe, concludes that progress in the fight against cancer is not only possible, but achievable. The report was produced by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It was released at the World Cancer Leaders' Summit in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

Artificial intelligence and farmer knowledge boost smallholder maize yields

Farmers in Colombia's maize-growing region of Córdoba had seen it all: too much rain one year, a searing drought the next. Yields were down and their livelihoods hung in the balance.

Sweetened drinks represented 62% of children's drink sales in 2018

Fruit drinks and flavored waters that contain added sugars and/or low-calorie (diet) sweeteners dominated sales of drinks intended for children in 2018, making up 62 percent of the $2.2 billion in total children's drink sales, according to Children's Drink FACTS 2019, a new report from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut.