Scientists Discover Simple Way To Prevent Life-Threatening Birth Defects
A team of international researchers—including experts from the University of Central Florida and Emory University—has proven, for the first time in a field study, that…
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Emory University is a private research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1836. Named after Methodist bishop John Emory, the university is renowned for its distinguished undergraduate and graduate programs, particularly in law, theology, business, and health sciences. Emory’s healthcare system is one of the largest health care systems in the region, contributing significantly to medical research, education, and patient care. The university is associated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is adjacent to its campus, enhancing its research capabilities in public health. Emory also boasts a strong liberal arts curriculum, supported by a robust endowment, and emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship and diversity among its students and faculty. The university’s campus is noted for its beautiful architecture and green spaces, providing a conducive environment for academic and research activities.
Revolutionizing Web Caching: Computer Scientists Unveil Simple Yet Game-Changing Algorithm
The new open-source algorithm has the potential to revolutionize large-scale web traffic management. Computer scientists have developed a highly effective, yet incredibly simple, algorithm to…
Electrifying Recovery: How Brain Stimulation Lights the Path Out of Depression
A breakthrough study reveals a unique biomarker in the brain that tracks recovery from severe depression, using innovative deep brain stimulation and AI techniques. A…
Physicists Open New Path to an Exotic Form of Superconductivity
Researchers published a new theoretical framework. Physicists have pinpointed a mechanism responsible for the creation of oscillating superconductivity, termed pair-density waves. The findings, which shed…
Dating Back to Pavlov: New Twists in Behavioral Association Theories
A multi-dimensional model to explain the learning process of an animal over time. Physicists have developed a dynamic model of animal behavior that could shed…
Extracts From Two Common Wild Plants Block COVID-19 Virus From Entering Human Cells
The first major screening of botanical extracts to search for potency against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Two common wild plants contain extracts that inhibit the ability…
Why Do Vaccine Responses Vary From Person to Person?
Vaccines are highly effective at protecting against infectious diseases, but not everyone responds equally well to them. There are various factors that can affect a…
Antibiotics Can Worsen Skin Cancer
According to a new study, antibiotic use may worsen melanoma by damaging the gut microbiome. According to a recent study by researchers at Emory University…
Study Finds That Testosterone Promotes “Cuddling”
The hormone seems to help animals quickly switch between prosocial and antisocial behaviors. According to a recent animal study, testosterone may encourage males to be…
Bad News: Childhood Obesity Is Becoming Far More Common
Child obesity is more common, more severe, and occurs at earlier ages, according to a study. Childhood and early adolescent obesity have been related to…
Skin Cancer Breakthrough: Researchers Succeed in Making Cells Commit ‘Suicide’
A trigger for ‘cell suicide’ might lead to new skin infection therapies Every second, one million cells in your body die. That means 2.6 pounds…
Obesity Might Be a Result of Your Body’s Chemistry
Scientists are investigating the connections between obesity, age, and body chemistry. Obesity is described as an abnormal or excessive buildup of fat that poses a…
Alternative Strategy Discovered for Stalling Alzheimer’s Neurodegeneration
Boosting norepinephrine reduces neuroinflammation markers in MCI. Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration…
First Look: How Grandmothers’ Brains React to the Sight of Their Grandchildren
A first look at grandmaternal brain function. Many people lucky enough to have grown up with doting grandmothers know that they can burnish a child’s…
Tense Decision-Making As CDC Joins FDA in Recommending Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shot for Certain Populations
Following the recommendations of its vaccine advisory committee, the Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization to Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for certain…
FDA Panel Voted 16–2 To Deny Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine “Booster” Shot to the General Public
The key scientific advisory council of the Food and Drug Administration has voted to deny authorization of a “booster” shot of Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine to…
New Molecule Discovered in Chestnut Leaves Disarms Dangerous Staph Bacteria
Scientists isolated a molecule, extracted from the leaves of the European chestnut tree, with the power to neutralize dangerous, drug-resistant staph bacteria. Frontiers in Pharmacology…
Screams of “Joy” Are Often Mistaken for “Fear” When Heard Out of Context
The first in-depth look at the human ability to decode the range of emotions tied to the acoustic cues of screams. People are adept at…