There is a strong link between the amount of fast food that pre-school age children consume and their likelihood of…
WWI helmets protect against shock waves just as well as modern designs
Biomedical engineers have demonstrated that, despite significant advancements in protection from ballistics and blunt impacts, modern military helmets are no…
Air pollution’s tiny particles may trigger nonfatal heart attacks
Scientists have found that even a few hours’ exposure to ambient ultrafine particles common in air pollution may potentially trigger…
New pathogenic mechanism for influenza NS1 protein found
Researchers report the biological effects of influenza protein NS1 binding to RIG-I — the binding directly quiets the alarm that…
Reshaping modern play spaces for children’s health
A world first review of the importance of nature play could transform children’s play spaces, supporting investment in city and…
Green tea extract combined with exercise reduces fatty liver disease in mice
The combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice…
Subtle decline in cognition predicts progression to Alzheimer’s pathology
Researchers report that abnormal levels of beta-amyloid plaques in brain predict cognitive decline and higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease,…
Key modifier identified in large genetic deletion related to neurodevelopmental disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders, including schizophrenia and autism, likely result from complex interactions that modify the effects of individual genes, according to…
A smart jumpsuit provides information on infants’ movement and development
A new innovation makes it possible, for the first time, to quantitatively assess children’s spontaneous movement in the natural environment.
World’s first congenital pituitary hypoplasia model developed using patient-derived iPS cells
Researchers have developed the world’s first congenital pituitary hypoplasia (CPH) model using patient-derived iPS cells. The research group succeeded in…