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Survey: Americans Strongly Support Human Genetics Research
January 29, 2020
Americans are curious and hopeful about genetic research, and are overwhelmingly in favor of federal funding for the genomics industry, according to a new survey. read more
Stem Cells, CRISPR, Gene Sequencing are Basis of New Brain Cancer Model
January 29, 2020
Using genetically engineered human pluripotent stem cells, researchers created a new type of cancer model to study in vivo how glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, read more
Study Says Drinking Water Has Toxic Byproducts
January 29, 2020
Mixing drinking water with chlorine, the United States’ most common method of disinfecting drinking water, creates previously unidentified toxic byproducts. read more
Sex Pheromone Named for Jane Austen Character Alters Brain in Mouse Courtship
January 30, 2020
Researchers have uncovered the process by which a protein takes hold in the brains of female mice, giving cells in the brain's emotion center the power to assess the mouse's sexual readiness and help her select a mate. read more
Short-circuiting Maturity in Insects Opens New Paths to Disease Prevention
January 30, 2020
New research shows scientists may soon be able to prevent disease-spreading mosquitoes from maturing. Using the same gene-altering techniques, they may also be able help boost reproduction in beneficial bumblebees. read more
Mass Spec Technique Casts Wide Net in Search for Unknown Contaminants
January 30, 2020
Researchers identified 64 chemicals not previously detected in the Puget Sound, including eight at potentially hazardous concentrations. read more
Hemp 'Goes Hot' Due to Genetics, Not Growing Conditions
January 30, 2020
Researchers have determined that a hemp plant's propensity to "go hot"—become too high in THC—is determined by genetics, not as a stress response to growing conditions, contrary to popular belief. read more
Study: Sustainability Can be a Selling Point for New Ingredients
January 30, 2020
The first UK consumer study on the use of Bambara Groundnut as an ingredient in products has shown that sharing information on its sustainable features increased consumers' positive emotional connection to food. read more
Bats Inspire Oil, Gas Pipe Leaks Detectors
January 30, 2020
Engineers have developed a new scanning technique inspired by the natural world that can detect corroding metals in oil and gas pipelines. read more
Panel: Release Radioactive Water from Fukushima into Ocean
January 31, 2020
An expert panel on Friday advised the Japanese government to release radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant into the ocean, rather than boiling it and releasing it in the atmosphere. read more
DNA Extracted from Museum Samples Can Still Reveal Genetic Secrets
January 31, 2020
Researchers have used a vortex fluidic device (VFD) to speed up DNA extraction from an American lobster preserved in formaldehyde, with the results providing a roadmap for exploring DNA from millions of valuable and even extinct species in museums worldwide. read more
No 'Brains in a Dish': Cerebral Organoids Flunk Comparison to Nervous System
January 31, 2020
A new study says widely used organoid models fail to replicate even basic features of brain development and organization, much less the complex circuitry needed to model complex brain diseases or normal cognition. read more
Low-calorie Sweeteners are Risky for Offspring
January 31, 2020
A study discovered that the consumption of low-calorie sweeteners while pregnant increased body fat in offspring and disrupted gut microbiota. read more
First Major Discovery in Hydroformylation in 50 Years
January 31, 2020
In a new study, LSU chemistry professor emeritus George Stanley and fellow researchers discovered a new cationic cobalt bisphosphine hydroformylation catalyst system that is highly active and extremely robust. read more
Blood Test IDs Risk of Disease Linked to Stroke, Dementia
February 03, 2020
A study has found that levels of six proteins in the blood can be used to gauge a person's risk for cerebral small vessel disease, or CSVD, a brain disease that affects an estimated 11 million older adults in the U.S. read more