TECH & INNOVATION

Platelets modulate clotting behavior by 'feeling' their surroundings

Stiffer substrates lead to stickier platelets, implications for medical device design Stiffer substrates lead to stickier platelets, implications for medical device design Platelets, the tiny cell fragments whose job it is to stop bleeding, are very simple.

Hold on, tiger mom

Research by a UC Riverside assistant professor refutes the idea that the traditional, strict 'Chinese' upbringing, advocated for in the book 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,' is superior

Obesity and stress pack a double hit for health

Brandeis researchers explore the relationship between weight and stress-induced inflammation Brandeis researchers explore the relationship between weight and stress-induced inflammation If you're overweight, you may be at greater risk for stress-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study by Brandeis University.

Variability Keeps The Body In Balance

Although the heart beats out a very familiar "lub-dub" pattern that speeds up or slows down as our activity increases or decreases, the pattern itself isn't as regular as you might think.

Genetic switch regulates a plant's internal clock based on temperature

New research could 1 day lead to heartier plants, better adapted to deal with climate change New research could 1 day lead to heartier plants, better adapted to deal with climate change Scientists have discovered a key molecular cog in a plant's biological clock - one that modulates the speed of circadian (daily) rhythms based on temperature.

New chip promising for tumor-targeting research

Researchers have developed a chip capable of simulating a tumor's "microenvironment" and plan to use the new system to test the effectiveness of nanoparticles and drugs that target cancer.

Kessler pilot study demonstrates benefits of wellness program for people with MS

Positive findings for mood, mental health, and stress warrant further studies Positive findings for mood, mental health, and stress warrant further studies Kessler researchers have published a pilot study showing the benefits of a 10-week psychoeducational wellness program in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Reversing the effects of pulmonary fibrosis

New Haven, Conn. - Yale University researchers are studying a potential new treatment that reverses the effects of pulmonary fibrosis, a respiratory disease in which scars develop in the lungs and severely hamper breathing.

We Drink More Alcohol on Gym Days

People of all ages more likely to indulge in alcohol on days when they're more active People of all ages more likely to indulge in alcohol on days when they're more active CHICAGO --- A new Northwestern Medicine® study finds that on days when people exercise more -- typically Thursdays to Sundays -- they drink more alcohol, too.

Sangria Over Sit-Ups: How Wine Might Help You Replace Your Pesky Gym Membership

While imbibing is often thought of as vice toxic to your system, it turns out the ancient Grecians may have had the right idea by substituting wines for water in their daily diets. As studies emerge about the antioxidant qualities of the grape-based alcohol, many are left wondering¬: Can wine help us be healthier, and how much is too much to drink?

India Follows Path Laid To Martian Soil with Mangalyaan Mission

This past weekend, the world’s eyes turned towards Mars, as NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft entered orbit in the planet’s upper atmosphere after 10 months in space. But the planet won’t be out of the news for that long, as this week marks yet another long-awaited event, as India’s first Mars spacecraft Mangalyaan is expected to enter its very own orbit this Wednesday, Sept. 24.
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