- Mouse study shows caffeine—and 23 other compounds—might boost the power of a brain enzyme that protects against dementia. Findings could lead to drugs that increase levels the brain enzyme, creating a chemical ‘blockade’ against the debilitating effects of neurodegenerative disorders. http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2017/03/caffeine-brain-plaque-enzyme.shtml 3 comments science
- Obamacare-facilitated expansions of Medicaid increased insurance coverage and access to care among the targeted population of low-income childless adults, with modestly improved self-assessed health, finds the first study on the impact of the ACA expansions on preventive care and health behaviors. http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2017/01/medicaid-expansion-boosts-preventive-care.shtml 317 comments science
- Worked to death. IU study says little control over high-stress jobs can lead to early grave http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2016/10/worked-to-death-job-control-mortality.shtml 6 comments science
- Chemists discover new molecular structure that could help reduce nuclear, agricultural waste. The existence of this structure -- a "supramolecule" with two negatively charged ions -- was once regarded as impossible since it appears to defy a nearly 250-year-old chemical law. http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2016/10/flood-bisulfate-study.shtml 6 comments science
- By switching off orthodenticle genes of dung beetles, scientists turned the beetles' horns into a set of compound eyes. The findings suggest how new traits may evolve through the recruitment of existing genes—even if these genes are already carrying out critical functions. http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2016/08/cyclops-beetles.shtml 7 comments science
- IU scientists create 'nano-reactor' for the production of hydrogen biofuel: IU Bloomington Newsroom: Indiana University Bloomington http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2016/01/hydrogen-nano-reactor.shtml 102 comments science
- Researchers find magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer. http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2015/12/magnesium-pancreatic-cancer-research.shtml 160 comments science
- Researchers find romantic kissing is not the norm in most cultures http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2015/08/romantic-kissing-research.shtml 36 comments science
- Study finds that patent filings by women have risen the fastest in academia http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2015/07/women-patents.shtml 5 comments science
- Scientists create computational algorithm for fact-checking http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2015/06/computational-fact-checker.shtml 5 comments science
- Not-so-guilty pleasure: Viewing cat videos boosts energy and positive emotions, IU study finds http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2015/06/internet-cat-video-research.shtml 3 comments nottheonion
- Study finds that heavy viewers of 'Teen Mom' and '16 and Pregnant' have unrealistic views of teen pregnancy http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2014/01/16-and-pregnant-teen-mom-shows-encourage-teen-pregnancy.shtml 7 comments science
- Central to evaluating researchers, publication citations reflect gender bias, barrier to women - Research analyzed 5.5 million research papers, 27.3 million authorships worldwide http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2013/12/academic-research-citations-gender-bias%20.shtml 3 comments science