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This robotic drumming prosthesis has motors that power two drumsticks. One is controlled by muscle sensors. The other is autonomous. (Credit: Georgia Tech)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Prosthetic turns drummer into 3-armed ‘cyborg’

A new robotic drumming prosthesis has two drumsticks—the musician’s arm and muscle sensors control one, and the other “listens” to … Continued

"This is an important next step in the search for exoplanets because imaging in visible light instead of infrared is what we likely have to do if we want to detect planets that might be suitable for harboring life," says Jared Maled. Above, the Magellan Telescope with the MagAO’s Adaptive Secondary Mirror mounted at the top looking down some 30 feet onto the 21-foot diameter primary mirror, which is encased inside the blue mirror cell. (Credit: Yuri Beletsky, Las Campanas Observatory)

University of Arizona, University of Michigan

Digital camera technology snaps exoplanet from Earth

Astronomers have used the same imaging technology found in a digital camera to take a picture of an exoplanet wiith an Earth-based telescope. READ MORE…

"Experiences of racism may explain in part the high prevalence of obesity among African-American women," explains Yvette C. Cozier. (Credit: "weight scale" via Shutterstock)

Boston University

Enduring high levels of racism linked to obesity

Frequent experiences of racism were associated with a higher risk of obesity among African-American women, report researchers. READ MORE…

Predicting which patients are most likely to experience complications may allow healthcare professionals to flag patients at high risk of readmission in real time and alter care to reduce expensive trips back to the hospital. (Credit: iStockphoto)

University of Rochester

How to avoid costly hospital readmissions

Predicting which patients are most likely to experience complications following surgery may help flag who is at high risk of a costly readmission. READ MORE…

A technician removes a case of modified cells from storage in an ultra-low temperature freezer for final testing prior to infusion. (Credit: Penn)

University of Pennsylvania

‘Edited’ T cells mimic natural resistance to HIV

Researchers successfully modified the T cells of 12 HIV patients to resist infection, paving the way to control the virus without antiretroviral drugs. READ MORE…

For years, scientists have debated how many KCNE1 proteins are required to build one of these channels, theorizing anywhere between one and 14. The new study suggests that these channels are built with two E1s. (Credit: Jukie Bot/Flickr)

Brandeis University

It takes two to make the heart contract

Scientists have unlocked the blueprint of potassium ion channels, key structures in the heart that help regulate heart contractions. READ MORE…

"It’s clear that parents have great confidence in the impact of these products on their children," says Susan Neuman. "However, our study indicates this sentiment is misplaced." (Credit: sean dreilinger/Flickr)

New York University, University of Michigan, University of Toronto

Can a DVD teach your baby to read? N-O

DVDs and other media that claim to be able to teach babies to read don’t work, a new study shows. READ MORE…

"Avoidance is something we all do," says Chad Shenk. "Sometimes it is easier not to think about something. But when we rely on avoidance as a coping strategy…that is when there may be negative consequences." (Credit: privatenobby/Flickr)

Penn State, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

After child abuse, avoidance may raise PTSD risk

Victims of child abuse who avoid talking about their experiences may be at greater risk of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. READ MORE…

"Having a child in the family with autism spectrum disorder means that subsequent infants born into that family should be regularly screened for developmental and behavioral problems by their pediatricians," says Sally Ozonoff. (Credit: "two children" via Shutterstock)

Purdue University, University of California, Davis

Early tests may help siblings of children with autism

Atypical development can be detected as early as 12 months of age among the siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder, new research shows. READ MORE…

"Conventional wisdom says that it should be multiple genes working together to control the whole wing pattern of a butterfly," says Marcus Kronforst. "But in this case, it’s just this one. This single gene that controls sexual differentiation has been co-opted to do a totally new job." (Credit: U. Chicago)

University of Chicago

‘Doublesex’ gene keeps butterflies in disguise

A single gene known for its role in sexual differentiation in insects also regulates the wing patterns and colors required for mimicry in butterflies. READ MORE…

Carbohydrates, or glycans, are complex cell-surface molecules that control multiple aspects of cell biology, including cancer metastasis. "Carbohydrates aren't just telling you the type of cell they came from, but also by which process they were created," explains Lara Mahal. (Credit: Heather Kaiser/Flickr)

New York University, University of Texas at Austin

Sugars may act as mirrors into cancer cells

Carbohydrate molecules may serve as signals for cancer, pointing to new ways in which sugars can be used to look at the inner workings of cells. READ MORE…

After looking at 35 strawberry varieties over two growing seasons, conducting extensive biochemical testing, and hosting consumer taste panels, the researchers identified 30 compounds directly tied to strawberry flavors that consumers prefer. They also identified six volatile compounds that add to humans' perception of sweetness. (Credit: Roger Sadler/Flickr)

University of Florida

Could strawberry essence make food taste sweeter?

The compounds that give strawberries their unique flavor might one day make processed foods taste better with less sugar and no artificial sweeteners. READ MORE…

Georgia Institute of Technology

Prosthetic turns drummer into 3-armed ‘cyborg’

University of Arizona, University of Michigan

Digital camera technology snaps exoplanet from Earth

Boston University

Enduring high levels of racism linked to obesity

University of Rochester

How to avoid costly hospital readmissions

University of Pennsylvania

‘Edited’ T cells mimic natural resistance to HIV

Brandeis University

It takes two to make the heart contract

New York University, University of Michigan, University of Toronto

Can a DVD teach your baby to read? N-O

Penn State, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

After child abuse, avoidance may raise PTSD risk

Purdue University, University of California, Davis

Early tests may help siblings of children with autism

University of Chicago

‘Doublesex’ gene keeps butterflies in disguise

New York University, University of Texas at Austin

Sugars may act as mirrors into cancer cells

University of Florida

Could strawberry essence make food taste sweeter?

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University of Florida

Peanut butter sniff test confirms Alzheimer’s

Rice University

Epilepsy belt alerts caregivers of kid’s seizure

Brown University

Scans show early brain growth in breastfed babies

University of Chicago

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