A study published this week found that over 6.3 million people may be exposed to antibiotic-resistant bacteria while engaging in water sports, with surfers and swimmers at highest risk. The research highlights the importance of maintaining good water quality standards to minimize exposure to these harmful microbes.
The $670,797 grant will support research on biodiversity in West and Central Africa, with a focus on amphibian and reptile wildlife. The project aims to identify the processes driving high species diversity in the region and develop efficient approaches for maintaining biodiversity.
A UNSW Australia collaboration uses previously top-secret technology to image whole body organs at a cellular level, reducing analysis time from 25 years to weeks. The technology, developed with Google algorithms, explores osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, revealing connections between blood, bone, lymphatics, and muscle.
A new study by Nestlé reveals that 13% of younger children and 17% of 9-13 year olds skip lunch daily, leading to lower nutrient intakes. Skipping lunch even persists on weekends, highlighting the need for strategies to encourage healthy eating habits in children.
A new study reveals UK hospital costs for hip fractures to be approximately £1.1 billion annually, highlighting the need for preventive measures. Fracture liaison services have been shown to reduce secondary fractures and improve quality of life.
Research found that parents are less likely to recognize their child's weight status accurately, especially if the child is from a deprived background or South Asian. The study highlights the need for measures to bridge the gap between parental perceptions and official guidelines.
A recent study published in Microbiome reveals that fecal microbiota transplantation can effectively treat C. difficile infections, with sustained changes observed for up to 21 weeks. The research has significant implications for the regulation of treatment and suggests that current frameworks may not be applicable.
Researchers have found that rats can link cause and effect, form causal beliefs, and make rational inferences about their actions. These findings have implications for understanding human reasoning, particularly in older adults, and could inform clinical treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
A Virginia Tech researcher is studying how race, ethnicity, gender, and family income affect STEM career success. The five-year NSF CAREER Award project will examine the influence of these factors on students' college achievement and subsequent careers.