Avocado seed extract shows promise as anti-inflammatory compound

An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to…

On-the-spot genome analysis

By fine-tuning how algorithms carve up DNA data, researchers have made it possible to do genomic…

‘Virtual focus groups’ uncover clues to rural and urban HPV vaccination disparities

Researchers have harnessed the power of social media to understand differences in attitudes and behaviors about…

X-ray analysis of carbon nanostructures helps material design

Nanostructures made of carbon are extremely versatile: they can absorb ions in batteries and supercapacitors, store…

Powering devices — with a desk lamp?

Batteries power most of our devices, and even some cars. But researchers now report in ACS…

Trust more important than ecology to gain local support for conservation

Trust, transparency, communication, and fairness in the planning and management of conservation projects may be more…

Tiny ‘blinkers’ enable simultaneous imaging of multiple biomolecules

In everyday life, blinking lights can send signals -- for example, that a car is going…

The power of gratitude in the workplace

The study shows that being thanked more often at work predicted better sleep, fewer headaches and…

New method to assess platelet health could help ER doctors

Researchers have created a novel system that can measure platelet function within two minutes and can…

What do gardens bring to urban ecosystems?

Twin Cities research moves urban agriculture forward.