Emergency medicine in space: Normal rules don’t apply

Scientists are considering the unusual and challenging problem of how to perform emergency medical procedures during…

Increasing susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus in the United States

Findings from a study that looked at susceptibility trends of Staphylococcus aureus in US hospital patients…

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in ready-to-eat foods

Research shows that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are present in many ready-to-eat foods such as fresh produce and…

Zika virus successfully diagnosed from semen

Research shows a reliable clinical assay that can detect the Zika virus from semen samples.

Development of a novel vaccine for Zika

Researchers have developed a new Zika virus vaccine that gives 100 percent protection in mice. The…

Bio-based p-xylene oxidation into terephthalic acid by engineered E. coli

Researchers have established an efficient biocatalytic system to produce terephthalic acid (TPA) from p-xylene (pX). It…

With specialized lips, these fish dine on razor-sharp, stinging corals

More than 6,000 fish species that live on coral reefs, but only 128 are known to…

Two interventions help improve weight management in children with overweight or obesity

Two interventions that link clinical care with community resources helped improve key health measures in children…

Did amount of sodium households acquire in packaged food, beverages decrease?

Excessive dietary sodium is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and the Institute…

Is cirrhosis associated with increased risk of stroke?

Cirrhosis was associated with increased risk of stroke, especially hemorrhagic, in a study that included a…