WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 17 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Butterflies on the move to higher ground * Climate change presents animals and plants with a fundamental challenge: what can they do when their established habitats become increasingly warm? They can adapt to the changing conditions - or move to areas where the climate remains suitable for them. Among butterflies in the German Alps, the second response appears to play a particularly important role. This is the finding of a new study by Dr Esme more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How insects could help detect PFAS contamination * Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that neurons in a locust's brain can distinguish among multiple PFAS compounds, including PFOS, one of the world's most common "forever chemicals," at environmentally relevant concentrations. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used in products ranging from nonstick cookware and waterproof fabrics to firefighting foams. Becaus more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Rapid Genome Sequencing Could Help More NICU Babies, if Key Barriers are Addressed * Rapid genome sequencing can deliver life-saving diagnoses for critically ill infants, but uncertainty about who should be tested and how to interpret unclear genetic findings continues to limit its impact. Miller School researchers are working to solve both challenges. A baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with a life-threatening ill more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Red blood cells inspire next-generation therapeutic nanocarriers * Red blood cells serve as the foundation for nanocarriers that show promise in a new study as effective and efficient vehicles for gene therapy, tumor targeting and other medical treatments. Scientists at The Ohio State University showed that the engineered extracellular vesicles could evade immune cells and target cancer cells, two capabilities that could improve the delivery of future therapi more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Researchers' Blood Cancer Therapy Discovery Published in Top Journal Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute made a breakthrough while studying a new therapeutic strategy for blood cancer that may lead to better future treatment options. The successful study was published  more PR