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Observation of anisotropic magneto-Peltier effect
Phys.org - 19 Jun 2018 11:23
NIMS and Tohoku University have jointly observed an anisotropic magneto-Peltier effect--a thermoelectric conversion phenomenon in which simple redirection of a charge current in a magnetic material induces heating and co...
Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn't Up to Scratch
Neuroscience News - 19 Jun 2018 17:13
A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked ...
Scientists isolate protein data from the tiniest of caches -- single human cells
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 04:24
Scientists have captured the most information yet about proteins within a single human cell, giving scientists one of their clearest looks yet at the molecular happenings inside a human cell. The team detected on average...
Long-term estrogen therapy changes microbial activity in the gut
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 23:35
Long-term therapy with estrogen and bazedoxifene alters the microbial composition and activity in the gut, affecting how estrogen is metabolized, a new study in mice found.
Absence epilepsy: When the brain is like 'an orchestra without a conductor'
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 23:35
New contributions to the field of epilepsy have opened a window into the cellular events that occur in the brain during absence seizures.
Religious involvement deters recreational and medical marijuana use, researchers find
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 23:35
Researchers have found that individuals who regularly attend church and report that religion is very important in their daily decision making are less likely to use marijuana recreationally and medically.
Does good attendance equal good grades?
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 23:35
Studies of classroom attendance patterns in undergraduate students have shown that attendance and performance go hand in hand -- attending class is the key to reaping the rewards of academic achievement. However, many of...
Floppy eyelids may be sign of sleep apnea
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 23:29
A new study is providing further evidence that floppy eyelids may be a sign of sleep apnea. The study found that 53 percent of sleep apnea patients had upper eyelids that were lax and rubbery.
When muscles weaken with age
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 22:42
Age-related changes in the peripheral nerves can drastically reduce the quality of life. Scientists have now identified what triggers such changes.
Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think
Neuroscience News - 19 Jun 2018 22:04
A new study reveals more liberal minded people drink more lattes because they are more open to globalization. By contrast, those who support right wing ideologies prefer regular coffee due to their nationalistic tendenci...
Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death
Neuroscience News - 19 Jun 2018 21:53
A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those...
WHO 'Gaming Disorder' Classification Opens Door for Treatment
Neuroscience News - 19 Jun 2018 21:48
Researchers say the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental health disorder will allow people to receive specialized help for the condition.
Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion
Neuroscience News - 19 Jun 2018 20:53
A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.
Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling
Neuroscience News - 19 Jun 2018 20:44
Researchers say video games that offer loot boxes containing items to give players an advantage increase gambling and risk taking behaviors in adolescents.
D is For Danger: Speech Sounds Convey Emotions
Neuroscience News - 19 Jun 2018 20:36
A new study of five languages reveals phoneme emotion associations are stronger at the beginning or words, allowing the emotional content to be understood before the entire word is spoken.
The answer to triple-negative breast cancer?
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 20:13
Researchers have developed a computer program which has revealed a previously unknown combination of drugs that may be the answer to Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), using genetic and treatment data from TNBC cells ...
Binge drinking during youth may impact future offspring
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 20:13
A rat model found preconception binge drinking may have negative consequences on future offspring's growth, social interactions and pubertal development, according to a new study.
Risks of cancer and mortality by average lifetime alcohol intake
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 20:13
The risk of mortality, and of developing a number of cancers, is lowest in light drinkers consuming an average of less than one drink per day across their lifetime, and the risk of some cancers increases with each additi...
Interaction of paired and lined-up electrons can be manipulated in semiconductors
Phys.org - 19 Jun 2018 19:50
The way that electrons paired as composite particles or arranged in lines interact with each other within a semiconductor provides new design opportunities for electronics, according to recent findings in Nature Communic...
Genes associated with infantile forms of schizophrenia identified
Science Daily - 19 Jun 2018 19:28
Scientists have identified novel genes associated with a specific form of schizophrenia.
Fifth State of Matter May Defy the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Physics Buzz - 19 Jun 2018 19:18
Why does food stay solid in your freezer? Why does your tea cool down if you leave it out? Why is your dining room table a uniform temperature, instead of concentrating all its heat in a tiny corner?While these questions...
Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed
Neuroscience News - 19 Jun 2018 19:10
Researchers have developed a new algorithm that uses data based on metabolites in blood samples to successfully predict if a child is on the autism spectrum.