Neuronal ‘barcodes’ shape complex networks in the brain
The brain is an enormously complex organ. Understanding how billions of brain cells succeed in making precise connections is a...
Study examines alcohol’s effects on sexual aggression
A new Aggressive Behavior study has examined alcohol's "in the moment" effects on sexual aggression, or the acute effects of...
Synthesis of tetrapeptides and screening of their antioxidant properties
Credit: Dr. Rani Maharani et al., Bentham Science Publishers Antioxidant peptides are a class of peptides that contribute to improving...
Researchers compare drugs for treating severe hypertension in pregnancy
A recent meta-analysis of published studies has compared the efficacy and safety of antihypertensive drugs during pregnancy. In the British...
Extended tamoxifen therapy may increase risk of endometrial cancer
There is clear evidence that extended adjuvant tamoxifen therapy for 10 years reduces local recurrence and improves breast cancer-free survival...
Study reveals privacy issues in smartphone headache apps
Headache diaries are a mainstay of migraine management, and many commercial smartphone apps have been developed to help people track...
ESMO and ASCO call on governments to improve cancer services and reduce cancer deaths
Lugano, Switzerland, 5 July 2018 - The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) (1) and the American Society of Clinical...
German Research Foundation Funding Atlas – TU Dresden has moved up to 6th place
The freshly printed German Research Foundation (DFG) Funding Atlas landed on the desk of TU Dresden's Rector on July 5th....
Web-based support system may help people lose weight and keep it off
In a randomized long-term lifestyle change trial, an Internet-based health behavior change support system (HBCSS) was effective in improving weight...
The tricks to playing extra time in the World Cup
ENGLAND'S shootout victory against Colombia was the latest World Cup knockout game to go into extra time - and pundits...
Rethinking neurodegenerative disease treatment: Target multiple pathological proteins
PHILADELPHIA - Nearly all major neurodegenerative diseases - from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's - are defined and diagnosed by the presence...
Research finds three major failings in some apps used for the diagnosis of skin cancer
In the scramble to bring successful apps for the diagnosis of skin cancer to market there is a concern that...
Ex-smokers crave lost identity, study shows
Ex-smokers may not be able to resist lighting up again in order to recover a sense of 'who they are'-...
How to start a nanomotor?
Credit: Georg Merck / TUM Most people have never heard of them, and yet every living being needs them to...
Consumption of fast food linked with asthma and other allergic diseases
Credit: Respirology A new Respirology review and analysis of published studies reveals a link between fast food consumption and an...
Limited shoulder function is leading factor for rotator cuff surgery, research shows
SAN DIEGO, CA - For patients with rotator cuff tears, improving shoulder function is the most important reason for moving...
‘Skinny fat’ in older adults may predict dementia, Alzheimer’s risk
Credit: Florida Atlantic University A new study has found that "skinny fat" - the combination of low muscle mass and...
MCG students selected to participate in yearlong NIH research program
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (July 5, 3018) - Two students at the Medical College of...
Anti-Bat-Signal: Moths with larger hindwings and longer tails are best at deflecting bats
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Each night, dramatic aerial battles are waged above our heads, complete with barrel rolls, razor-sharp turns, sonar...
In India, swapping crops could save water and improve nutrition
Credit: Kevin Krajick India will need to feed approximately 394 million more people by 2050, and that's going to be...
