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Sunday, 24 November 2024

Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens

Reviewed Bahareh Behkam and collaborators have received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue their fight against airborne pathogens. An associate professor of mechanical engineering, Behkam and her team will use the funding to further develop engineered living systems for indoor air monitoring. Currently, there…

Fascicle gearing dynamics: Unveiling 3D rotation effects in muscle elongation

Detailed insights into muscle and tendon movement mechanisms during stretching are essential to improve our overall mobility and flexibility. It is not only important for optimum athletic performance, but also crucial for preventing musculoskeletal injuries. When an individual stretches, 50% to 70% of the elongation is absorbed into the muscle…

Colorectal screening rates do not differ by 10-year life expectancy in seniors

Personalized colorectal cancer (CRC) screening based on individual life expectancy may increase the value of CRC screening programs, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Po-Hong Liu, M.D., from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and colleagues examined receipt of…

Researchers find a way to predict which of our organs will fail first

Like any typical car or house or society, the pace at which parts of our bodies fall apart varies from part to part. A study of 5,678 people, led by Stanford Medicine investigators, has shown that our organs age at different rates—and when an organ’s age is especially advanced in…

Worrying rise in killer cough as cases triple in the UK

Doctor explains treatment for whooping cough on This Morning Health bosses in the UK have raised concerns after cases of a dangerous cough have tripled. According to the latest data, more than 700 people were infected with pertussis virus in just three months this year. More commonly known as whooping…

Multiple sclerosis: Depression, constipation may be early signs

Researchers are reporting that in the years leading up to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, individuals were more likely to have depression, constipation, urinary tract infections, and sexual problems. The researchers indicated that knowing these symptoms might help doctors decide whether to screen someone who is at high risk for…

Prohibition may have extended life for those born in dry counties

Although widely considered a blunder of public policy, the alcohol prohibition laws of early 20th century America may have led to increased longevity for those born in places where alcohol was banned, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The study—recently published in the journal Economics and Human…