Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

May 21, 2014 03:22 PM EDT

University Researchers Discover New Neural Pathway in Eyes That Supports Vision

Biologists at Johns Hopkins discovered a type of retina cell that is critical for vision. While working with laboratory mice, the researchers found a photoreceptor in the retina that detects contrast between light and dark.

May 21, 2014 02:27 PM EDT

National Institutes of Health Gather New Findings in Chronic Pain Study

The National Institutes of Health Pain Consortium’s Centers of Excellent in Pain Education program designed an online training module for the evaluation and care of chronic pain.

May 21, 2014 01:06 PM EDT

International Space Station Crew Working on Various Experiments to Help NASA Scientists

After a day off on Monday, the astronauts aboard the International Space Station resumed their work on a number of experiments on board the International Space Station in order to better inform NASA about how to improve life in space for a prolonged period of time.

May 21, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

NIH Now Requires Scientists to Test New Drugs on Male and Female Animals

The National Institutes of Health announced last week that researchers and scientists are now required to test new drugs on both male and female laboratory animals to gather all possible information regarding both sexes.

May 21, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease have no cure and some who suffer from them don’t respond to existing treatments. The FDA approved a new drug on Tuesday to help over a million Americans with such diseases.

May 21, 2014 09:26 AM EDT

NASA Announces Construction of New Mars Rover for 2016 to Explore Red Planet

The Curiosity and Opportunity Mars Rovers will be joined by a third rover by 2016. NASA announced today that they received the green light to go ahead and begin construction on the newest Mars rover, set to launch in March of 2016.

May 20, 2014 06:25 PM EDT

New Target for Gum Disease Treatment Found in Immune System

Periodontitis is a form of gum disease that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. It’s suffered by nearly half of adults in the U.S. and can also pose an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and other health problems.

May 20, 2014 05:45 PM EDT

Drug Has the Ability to Help Animals Live Longer and Healthier; Could Help Humans

Researchers at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University found a drug that imitates the effect of dietary restriction, which enables one to live longer and healthier. They tested the drug on animals to prove its beneficial effects.

May 20, 2014 02:46 PM EDT

SpaceX 'Making Progress' Toward Creating Permanent Mars Colony

As NASA is testing their LDSD spacecraft in Hawaii for future landings on Mars, founder and CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, says the private space company is making progress toward establishing a permanent colony on the red planet.

May 20, 2014 12:52 PM EDT

American and Scottish Children Found to Have Poor Physical Health

According to two new reports, Scottish children are among the most inactive in the world, and American children are scoring failing marks on fitness exams. Both have a similar cause for poor physical health: technology.

May 20, 2014 12:35 PM EDT

Volcanic Eruption Near El Salvador Prompts Evacuation of 1,000 People

The Chaparrastique volcano, otherwise known as the San Miguel volcano, in El Salvador experienced an eruption on Monday and released reddish ash, prompting the city of San Miguel to evacuate over 1,000 people living near the volcano.

May 20, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

NASA Preps for Important Test of LDSD Spacecraft in Hawaii

NASA’s Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) is a rocket-powered, saucer-shaped test vehicle that was designed to safely land people and cargo on Mars. It completed a crucial test on Friday in Kauai, Hawaii, and will undergo more.