The technique would be used in a recording method known as patch-clamping, in which a tiny liquid-filled glass pipette is connected to individual neurons

 “Our focus is on targeted conservation,” says David Watkins, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Michigan Tech and a lead researcher on the grant

Scientists report that well water both near and far from leaking coal ash ponds in North Carolina contains hexavalent chromium from natural sources

Developmental effects of perfluoroalkyl substances are associated with reduced birth weight, and the hooded seal is dependent on an intense weight gain for the 3-4 days of nursing in order to survive a long fasting period that follows

“Our work shows that some particles are kind of crunchy when they are dry—they are glassy—but they turn gooey when they get wet; under most conditions, the semi-volatile compounds will diffuse into particles quite easily,” said Donahue

The study of almost 31,500 patients at six hospitals in four countries showed that having a transfusion with the freshest blood did not reduce the proportion of patients who died in hospital

Since its inception, I3 has been a valuable resource for researchers at the lab looking to combine different imaging approaches to solve complex problems

Freshwater fish provide the majority of the animal protein consumed in countries like Cambodia, Congo, and Bangladesh

New research aims to improve the administration and availability of drug therapies to HIV patients through the use of nanotechnology

Findings may influence vaccine and therapy development

The question of how to deal with dangerous climate change as being experienced and perceived by developing countries and communities has been one of the most contentious questions in international climate negotiations

Novel technique may lead to longer battery life in portable electronics and electrical vehicles