CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Carbon removal project supports Maine's blue economy, broader marine health * Oceans absorb roughly 25 to 30 percent of the carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) that is released into the atmosphere. When this CO 2 dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acid, making the water more acidic and altering its chemistry. Elevated levels of acidity are harmful to marine life like corals, oysters, and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * Clinical trial results show weight loss drug reduces the risk of heart and liver diseases in people with obesity By A.J. Hostetler A new analysis of a large international clinical trial finds semaglutide, a compound found in weight loss medications Wegovy and O  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * Individuals Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa Face Substantial Barriers to Managing Their Condition * Individuals living with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa face disparities in treatment and health care access when compared with those in other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) or high-income countries (HICs), according to findings publi  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 14 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release: * * * Stem Cell Reports Named Official Journal of 2026 BaCell 3D Conference Abstract submission and registration are open for organoid and disease modeling meeting in Basel, Switzerland * The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) announces that Stem Cell Reports, its official open-access, peer-reviewed journal, has been named the official journal of the BaCell 3  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Pitt-Developed Mixed Reality Platform Performs on Par with Standard Screens in Skull Base Surgery A new study led by University of Pittsburgh neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists and engineers demonstrates that a mixed reality (MR) streaming platform can deliver surgical performance comparable to traditional 2D video monitors during endoscopic endonasal skull base procedures.  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 14 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Researchers report breakthrough findings significantly reducing symptoms for combat PTSD victims * An advanced version of a procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate brain nerve cells in treating depression was significantly effective for 85% of active military and veterans suffering from combat post-traumatic stress disorder enrolled in a recent study, when added to psychotherapy. The b  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 15 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Scientists develop 'light switch' for love hormone * Researchers have developed a molecular 'light switch' for the so-called love hormone oxytocin, offering new insights into how social behaviour, partnership bonding, emotions, and mental health are wired in the brain. Professor Markus Muttenthaler from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience said a light used at a specific wavelength releases ne  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 13 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Simple procedure relieves painful complications after deep vein thrombosis * A major multi-site clinical trial co-led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has shown that post-thrombotic syndrome -a common and often painful complication suffered by many people who have experienced blockages of major veins due to blood clots -can be effectively treated with a   more

NEW YORK, April 14 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Stress, BMI, and Hormones Linked to Earlier Puberty in Girls * Higher levels of key steroid hormones-combined with elevated stress and body mass index (BMI)-are associated with earlier onset of puberty in girls, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Many studies describe declining trends in the age at puberty, but until now few studies have exa  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study reveals how dreams affect emotions in day-to-day life * LAWRENCE -There are a few reasons why we might dream, say the neuroscientists. Even dreams that are scary may serve a purpose: One prevalent idea is fear in dreams could help people deal with fear in waking life, much like exposure therapy. One University of Kansas researcher tested this concept and recently published results in the peer-revi  more

NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Study Reveals How Mice Can Quickly Identify Odors * M ice make use of rapid nerve cell interactions in the brain's smell center to distinguish one odor from another, a new study shows. Both mice and humans can rapidly identify odors, researchers say, in a small fraction of a second. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Healt  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 14 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * The Cause of Hydrocephalus Reconsidered * Newly published research includes landmark finding changing the view that the brain's inability to absorb buildup of cerebrospinal fluid causes hydrocephalus STONY BROOK, NY, April 14, 2026 - Hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as "water on the brain," is a dangerous and potentially deadly condition that can harm the brain. Fo  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 15 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * College of Education doctoral students receive fellowships to support dissertation studies The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy program proudly recognizes doctoral candidates Michelle Kephart and Amy Akerman for receiving fellowships that enrich learning connected to their dissertations while providing financial support that allows them greater time and flexibility   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Nerve Cell Choices Shape the Peripheral Nervous System Millions of neurons branch throughout our bodies, keeping them in close communication with our brains. This peripheral network begins to take shape long before birth, as the cells of a growing embryo move into position and adopt their specialized roles. This crucial stage of hu  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 14 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * WXUT's Newest Show Highlights Local Research * The University of Toledo's 88.3 WXUT recently launched a new weekly program that focuses on research and student initiatives at the University and the surrounding area. The Rocket Journal, hosted by Lemuel Inkoom, a senior undergraduate pharmaceutical sciences student at UToledo, highlights research -from medical innovations to mental health awareness -conducte  more