Recent developments in atomic-force microscopy have enabled researchers to apply mechanical forces to individual molecules to…
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Steroid treatment for type of kidney disease associated with increased risk for serious infections
Among patients with IgA nephropathy and excess protein in their urine, treatment with pills of the…
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion ‘have worse outcomes’
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion have longer stays and worse treatment outcomes…
Genome sequencing shows spiders, scorpions share ancestor
Researchers have discovered a whole genome duplication during the evolution of spiders and scorpions.
Wildfires continue to beleaguer Western Canada
Like tourist season, wildfire season is also in full swing in British Columbia. Whereas tourists are…
Caffeine shortens recovery time from general anesthesia
Caffeine helps quickly boost wakefulness following general anesthesia, a new study finds. The stimulant — used…
Missing signals lead to diabetic nerve injury
Molecules that help cells communicate with each other -- called cytokines -- might be the key…
Poor appetite and food intake in older adults
Strategies to improve our appetites as we age include reducing portion size, increasing meal frequency, and…
Investigators use light to kill microbial ‘vampires’
Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. Antibiotic-resistant strains of the bug, like…
Engineers produce long lasting, energy density battery
A new generation of manganese dioxide-zinc batteries with unprecedented cycle life and energy density has now…