Study Links Living in Poor Neighborhoods to Worse Stroke Recovery
Living in poor neighborhoods has been found to be linked to worse stroke recovery, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The study revealed that stroke survivors living in areas…
The Impact of Alcohol and Drugs on Brain Gene Activity
Alcohol and other drugs have a profound impact on the brain’s reward pathways and can lead to changes in genetic function. This raises the question: how can we combat addiction? Many individuals are naturally inclined to pursue and react to…
Quantum Dot Solar Cells Achieve Record-Breaking Efficiency of 18.1%
Quantum dot solar cells have achieved a groundbreaking efficiency record, marking a significant milestone in the development of this promising solar technology. Engineers at UNIST in South Korea have successfully created quantum dot solar cells with a world record efficiency…
Study Reveals Over 70% Conceal Symptoms of Contagious Illnesses
More than 70% of the participants in a recent study reported concealing their symptoms of contagious illnesses, shedding light on a concerning trend in public health. The study, which involved over 4,100 participants, revealed that 75% of individuals had either…
UConn Researchers Explore CO2 Removal for a Healthier Environment
UConn researchers are exploring CO2 removal as a way to foster a healthier environment. As efforts to address the effects of a warming planet ramp up, C02 removal is at the forefront of sustainability. But what happens to that carbon…
Study Reveals Potential to Delay Menopause Indefinitely Through Ovarian Tissue Transplantation
A recent study conducted by a cohort of researchers, including experts from CU Anschutz, has shed light on the potential to delay menopause indefinitely through the transplantation of ovarian tissue. This groundbreaking research offers hope for women seeking to prolong…
U.S. Army Commits $100 Million to University of Michigan Automotive Research Center
The U.S. Army has announced a renewed commitment to the University of Michigan’s Automotive Research Center, pledging up to $100 million over the next five years. The center, established in 1994, aims to support the U.S. defense industry in developing…
Tracking Down Tuberculosis
Tracking Down Tuberculosis Improvements in screening and diagnosis could help to eradicate this curable disease. By Neil Savage Mireille Kamariza is working on an affordable test for tuberculosis. Credit: Faranak Emami/Samueli School of Engineering, UCLA Growing up in Burundi, a…
Ohio’s Deer Population Struggles with Chronic Wasting Disease
An area in Ohio has been experiencing an expansion of a fatal deer disorder, known as chronic wasting disease (CWD). The implications for the future of deer hunting remain uncertain, although hunters appear largely undeterred by the development. While there…
Canadian and European Experts Establish Partnership for Antarctic Ocean Observation
Canadian and European experts in polar observation are teaming up to establish a new partnership that will see Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) operating a subsea observatory at the Spanish Antarctic Station, providing year-round, near real-time data on ocean conditions there….