A team has collected dozens of samples from across southeastern Colorado, and their results could help to answer an enduring mystery: What made Colorado’s High Plains so high? A team has collected dozens of samples from across southeastern Colorado, and their results could help to answer an enduring mystery: What made Colorado’s High Plains so …
Geologists explore the hidden history of Colorado’s Spanish Peaks Read More »
An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school cavity prevention and treatment program, according to a new study. The study, which followed more than 4,000 elementary school students for four years, shows that SDF is an effective alternative to …
A team of researchers has discovered a noninvasive, low-cost test to detect oral cancer, monitor precancerous lesions and determine when a biopsy is warranted. A team of researchers has discovered a noninvasive, low-cost test to detect oral cancer, monitor precancerous lesions and determine when a biopsy is warranted. A team of researchers has discovered a noninvasive, …
Collaborative work has developed a cell culture system that differentiates human pluripotent stem cells to amniotic ectoderm and surface ectoderm based on cell density. Collaborative work has developed a cell culture system that differentiates human pluripotent stem cells to amniotic ectoderm and surface ectoderm based on cell density. Collaborative work has developed a cell culture system …
More than 80% of stroke survivors experience walking difficulty, significantly impacting their daily lives, independence, and overall quality of life. Now, new research pushes forward the bounds of stroke recovery with a unique robotic hip exoskeleton, designed as a training tool to improve walking function. This invites the possibility of new therapies that are more …
Robotic hip exoskeleton shows promise for helping stroke patients regain their stride Read More »
Secrets of photosynthesis have been discovered at atomic level, shedding important new light on this plant super-power that greened the earth more than a billion years ago. Secrets of photosynthesis have been discovered at atomic level, shedding important new light on this plant super-power that greened the earth more than a billion years ago. Secrets of …
The human brain appears biased toward hearing and producing rhythms with simple integer ratios, but the favored ratios can vary greatly between different societies, according to a 15-country study. The human brain appears biased toward hearing and producing rhythms with simple integer ratios, but the favored ratios can vary greatly between different societies, according to …
Exposure to different kinds of music influences how the brain interprets rhythm Read More »
In order to record coffee consumption in nutrition and health studies, researchers usually rely on self-reporting by participants. However, this is not always reliable. It would therefore be desirable to conduct additional studies to objectively verify individual consumption using biomarkers. A research team has now validated the suitability of a specific roasted coffee compound and …
Studies on coffee consumption: New biomarker proposed Read More »
Accurate ‘time of death’ estimates are a mainstay of murder mysteries and forensic programs, but such calculations in the real world are often complex and imprecise. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered a group of common microbes that work together specifically to decompose flesh. These microorganisms serve as a biological clock and allow scientists …
Advances in forensic science improve accuracy of ‘time of death’ estimates Read More »
Scientists provide fresh insights on the origins of life, presenting compelling evidence supporting the ‘RNA World’ hypothesis. The study unveils an RNA enzyme that can make accurate copies of other functional RNA strands, while also allowing new variants of the molecule to emerge over time. These remarkable capabilities suggest the earliest forms of evolution may …
Modeling the origins of life: New evidence for an ‘RNA World’ Read More »