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Globally, little forage fish net big profits
STONY BROOK (US) — While helping to maintain the health of marine ecosystems, small forage fish contribute at least $16.9 billion annually to the worldwide fishing industry, a new study shows.A...
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For memory, brain relies on newbie neurons
STONY BROOK (US) / U. TORONTO (CAN) — Newly generated neurons are crucial for normal learning and memory, even in the aging adult brain, new research shows.The functional role of newborn neurons in the...
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For obese, are vibrations as good as exercise?
STONY BROOK (US) — Low-intensity vibrations may be as beneficial as exercise for people who are obese, new research suggests.As reported online in the FASEB Journal, the vibrations led to improvements...
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Shot of contrast makes brain tumors glow
STONY BROOK (US) — A new contrast agent can cause brain tumors to glow, potentially leading to more precise surgery.The contrast adheres to a molecular marker of medulloblastoma, a form of brain...
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Search for life on Mars goes underground
STONY BROOK (US) — Minerals from deep inside Mars offer the strongest evidence to date that the red planet could have supported life.Up to half of all life on Earth consists of simple microorganisms...
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For health, lending a hand beats getting help
U. BUFFALO (US) — Stressed-out people who assist others get significant health benefits, including lower mortality rates, a new study shows. “This study offers a significant contribution to the...
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Cognitive problems for 1 in 3 kids with MS
STONY BROOK (US) — One of the largest studies to assess cognitive function of children with multiple sclerosis finds one-third have a cognitive impairment.Researchers studied 187 children and...
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Placental mammals evolved from small bug eater
STONY BROOK (US) — Researchers have reconstructed the common ancestor of placental mammals and describe it as a small insect-eating animal.The study, published in the journal Science, suggests...
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Images trace how brain removes waste
STONY BROOK (US) — Scientists have used new imaging tools to map the pathway the brain uses to clear waste build-up that could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.The technique may provide the basis for...
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Female lemurs outlive males with ‘itchy feet’
STONY BROOK / U. ARIZONA (US) — Both male and female lemurs stray from the safety of the group, but the females eventually settle down—perhaps a clue to why they tend to outlive the males, researchers...
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Fukushima radiation reveals tuna’s journey
STANFORD (US) — Pacific bluefin tuna are picking up radioactive cesium released in Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster, allowing scientists to determine the fish’s migratory habits by testing for this...
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15 minutes of fame may last a lifetime
STONY BROOK (US) — Celebrity status may seem like an unending revolving door, but a new study finds fame isn’t so fleeting after all.Researchers studied the names mentioned in approximately 2,200 US...
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To heal heart, treat depression, too
COLUMBIA U. (US) —Treating people for depression after a heart attack could reduce the risk of death or another attack, new research shows.Researchers completed a randomized controlled trial with 150...
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Volcano event lines up with pre-dino die-offs
COLUMBIA U. (US) — New evidence from around the world links the abrupt disappearance of half of Earth’s species 200 million years ago to a precisely dated set of gigantic volcanic eruptions. The...
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‘Freezer burn’ method numbs painful nerves
STONY BROOK (US) — A new technique involving tiny balls of ice can safely short circuit chronic pain caused by nerve damage, according to new research. For the millions of Americans who rely on pain...
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Are those tiny gold particles bad for you?
STONY BROOK (US) — Pure gold nanoparticles found in everyday items such as personal care products can inhibit fat storage, slow wound healing, and accelerate wrinkling.Gold nanoparticles are also used...
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Are planets made of ‘totally unexpected’ stuff?
STONY BROOK (US) — Researchers have made a surprising prediction about one of the main materials inside planets.They calculate that magnesium oxide (MgO) can exist in several different compositions....
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Ape pelvis fills gap in evolution puzzle
U. MISSOURI (US) — Experts say the pelvis from an 11.9 million-year-old ape skeleton suggests the primate probably lived near the beginning of the great ape evolution.Researchers who unearthed the...
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Lyme disease vaccine trials show promise
STONY BROOK (US) — Clinical trials of a new vaccine for Lyme disease reveal strong immune response in 300 individuals with little adverse reaction. The results of a phase 1/2 clinical trial in Europe...
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Nano web trips up bed bugs
STONY BROOK (US) — A new non-chemical solution literally stops bed bugs in their tracks.The web consists of microfibers 50 times thinner than a human hair, which entangle and trap bed bugs and other...
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