Screening spots cancer ‘fingerprint’ in dogs

Researchers have created a simple, noninvasive, rapid screen to detect the presence of cancer in dogs.

Margaret Ashburn-Virginia Tech • futurity
Feb. 7, 2024 ~5 min

What happens if you need to pee while you're asleep?

A pediatric urologist explains how the bladder and the brain communicate to wake you up when you need to ‘go’ – and how that communication might break down.

Jennifer Ahn, Assistant Professor of Urology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Sept. 18, 2023 ~7 min


Would a smart toilet leak your private info?

"There are big psychological barriers to advancing smart toilets. People think it's too dirty, or they feel uncomfortable about it..."

Hanae Armitage-Stanford • futurity
March 8, 2023 ~8 min

Swimming pools v wild swimming – a germs expert on which is worse

As well as the joy that comes with swimming, there can also be some dirty risks.

Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester • conversation
Feb. 27, 2023 ~6 min

Our pee could help bring back seagrass

A crystallized version of human urine, struvite, could revitalize seagrasses, which provide food, habitat, and shelter in their ecosystems.

Kirsten Romaguera-U. Florida • futurity
Oct. 26, 2022 ~6 min

Dolphins use signature whistles to represent other dolphins – similarly to how humans use names

Using urine and signature whistles from other dolphins, a team of scientists has shown that dolphins use signature whistles like names and hold mental representations of other dolphins in their minds.

Jason Bruck, Assistant Professor of Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University • conversation
Aug. 23, 2022 ~9 min

What causes repeat urinary tract infections?

Some women get repeat UTIs, but it hasn't been clear why. New research finds that antibiotics may increase risk of further UTIs by disrupting microbiome.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
May 9, 2022 ~8 min

Website offers tips and tricks to fix a leaky bladder

Leaky bladder strikes many women in middle age. A new website, MyConfidentBladder.com, offers strategies for addressing the problem.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 24, 2021 ~8 min


Pee-soaked pack rat nests hold ancient beetle DNA

A new way to study ancient insect DNA relies on the "time capsule" nature of pack rat nests, which the rodents soak with urine.

Brian Wallheimer-Purdue • futurity
July 16, 2021 ~5 min

Urine test detects new or returning bladder cancer

A new noninvasive urine screening test can detect the presence of new or recurrent cases of bladder cancer, researchers report.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
June 9, 2021 ~4 min

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