Aggressive combination treatments for high blood pressure that are intended to protect the kidneys may actually…
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Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation via cannabinoids
Chemical compounds called cannabinoids are found in marijuana and also are produced naturally in the body…
Partnering cells turn off immune attack on pancreatic tumors
Two cell types work together to protect pancreatic tumors from destruction by the immune system. But,…
genetic influence on aging into the 90s but not beyond
Variants of a gene thought to be linked to longevity appear to influence aging into the…
Did life begin on land rather than in the sea?
A new discovery pushes back the time for the emergence of microbial life on land by…
Titan simulations show importance of close two-way coupling between human and Earth systems
By using supercomputers such as the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility's Titan, a large multidisciplinary team…
‘Superbugs’ study reveals complex picture of E. coli bloodstream infections
The first large-scale genetic study of Escherichia coli (E. coli) cultured from patients with bloodstream infections…
3-D models help scientists gauge flood impact
Using one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, a research team performed one of the first…
Blueprint for adult visual system is present at birth
Research reveals the presence of a blueprint for the complex visual system already present at birth.…
Large-scale study of adaptation in yeast could help explain the evolution of cancer
A genome sequencing approach has been used to reveal the 'drivers' of adaptation in laboratory-evolved yeast.…