New study points to a potential ‘Achilles heel’ in brain cancer
Credit: VCU Massey Cancer Center Scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University believe they have uncovered an "Achilles heel" of glioblastoma multiforme...
Two-step process underpins upkeep of key protein in cell division
Scientists have shed light on a key aspect of healthy cell division, helping build a clearer picture of the complex...
A great majority of Mozambican adolescent girls are willing to be vaccinated against HPV
Credit: ISGlobal The highest burden of cervical cancer is concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is the main cause of...
Transformative technology
Credit: Laboratory of Lin Tian at UC Davis UC Davis neuroscientist Lin Tian and her team, Tommaso Patriarchi, Gerard Broussard...
Upgrading the toolbox for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research with a new rabbit model
Scientists rely on the use of animal models to improve our understanding of lethal muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD),...
New invention safely transports unknown, deep-dwelling fishes to the ocean’s surface
Credit: © 2015 California Academy of Sciences SAN FRANCISCO (June 4, 2018) - Strange and beautiful fishes from the ocean's...
The search for the origin of mast cells
Credit: Rebecca Gentek Mast cells are immune system cells that play a role in inflammatory processes in the body. They...
Childhood cancer survivors more likely to experience sleep problems as adults
Preliminary results from a study of childhood cancer survivors show that they are more likely to experience sleep problems and...
New nanoparticles help to detect serious scarring of wounds
Credit: NTU Singapore A new way of seeing when heavy wound scars are forming, and providing doctors the chance to...
New study launched to identify women at high risk of preterm birth, most effective interventions
Credit: Intermountain Medical Center Researchers are launching the first study of its kind involving up to 10,000 women that will...
Novel gene in red blood cells may help adult newts regenerate limbs
Credit: University of Tsukuba Tsukuba - Newts are the only four-legged vertebrates that can regenerate their body parts even as...
The health effect of air pollution from traffic
What would happen if all petrol and diesel-powered vehicles were removed from a smaller European city? Up to 4% of...
Resolving molecule information in dynamic lipid membrane with metasurfaces
Credit: EPFL Detecting biomolecules, such as lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and their interactions in heterogeneous biological samples is crucial...
Ticks on migratory birds carriers of newly discovered hemorrhagic fever virus
Credit: Tove Hoffman In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University and other institutions have identified genetic material from the...
Doctors drive 3,000 miles to state conversation on male body image
Credit: Orlando Health Even though men don't often talk about their body insecurities, a new survey finds it's something that's...
A sense of disgust in bonobos?
Credit: Kyoto University / Cecile Sarabian Japan -- Even bonobos lose their appetites with enough 'ick'. These primates, known for...
Economic models significantly underestimate climate change risks
Policymakers are being misinformed by the results of economic models that underestimate the future risks of climate change impacts, according...
Researchers lengthen intervals between blood draws for warfarin patients
A new study finds stable patients on blood thinners may not need to get their blood drawn as often as...
Experimental drug restores some bladder function after spinal cord injury, study finds
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An experimental drug that blocks abnormal neural communication after spinal cord injury could one day be the...
Medicaid expansion produces significant health benefits, study finds
INDIANAPOLIS -- The first peer-reviewed comprehensive analysis of the effects of Medicaid expansion paints a picture of significant improvements in...
