The Vetlesen Foundation has awarded a grant to the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography for the acquisition of equipment for studying sediment cores in global change research. This funding will enable researchers to further understand climate history and processes that may influence future changes.
The newly detailed structure of PRD1 reveals striking similarities with human adenoviruses, suggesting a conserved icosahedral shape used by viruses across species. This knowledge may inform the development of novel antibiotic strategies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
A new research initiative aims to understand the reasons behind oral health disparities among low-income African American children and their caregivers. The study will examine social characteristics, dietary habits, lead levels, and dental caries to identify risk factors for poor oral health.
A University of North Carolina study found a significant decline in fatal and single-vehicle crashes involving 16-year-old drivers after the introduction of graduated driver licensing (GDL) in North Carolina, with nighttime crashes decreasing by 43% and daytime crashes down by 20%. The GDL system requires young beginning drivers to pas...
A new study reveals that 12% of Indian women are overweight and 2% obese, with urban areas showing higher rates of overweighness. The research highlights the need for targeted health education programs for high socioeconomic groups to combat obesity.