What happens to young adults after a first heart attack?
Study finds that the vast majority of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia still had elevated cholesterol levels a year later, highlighting...
Serving the future: the new science of food
Future foods: How modern science is transforming the way we eatCredit: Springer Nature Should nanotechnology and gene editing be used...
Did cholesterol levels improve among us kids, adolescents?
Bottom Line: This study examined cholesterol levels in children and adolescents in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016. Using nationally...
New technique promises improved metastatic prostate cancer detection
A simple, inexpensive device that forces cells through tiny channels shows promise as a detector for metastatic cancerCredit: Fazle Hussain,...
Original kilogram replaced — new International System of Units (SI) entered into force
Credit: IKZ In addition to Ampere, Kelvin, Mol and Co., the kilogram also is now defined by a natural constant....
Re-designing hydrogenases
Hydrogenases are enzymes that catalyze hydrogen activation. There are three types of hydrogenases in nature, all containing iron and some...
Most e-cigarette users want to quit, Rutgers study finds
The findings highlight the need for more emphasis on treatment for e-cigarette cessation Most people who smoke e-cigarettes want to...
Using 3D to test personalised treatments in five days
UNIGE researchers have developed a cell co-culture platform that can reproduce a patient's tumour in 3D and test the best...
A considerable percentage of deaths in HIV patients are due to cryptococcal infections
The study led by ISGlobal was based on almost 300 autopsies performed in Mozambique and BrazilCredit: ISGlobal Cryptococcal meningitis causes...
Bentham’s latest book explains pathological and clinical findings on Alzheimer’s disease
This book is edited by: Blas Gil-Extremera, published on: April, 03, 2019 Alzheimer's disease is the most frequent cause of...
Johns Hopkins researchers publish digital health roadmap
Culture clash: Tech vs. healthcare In the dizzying swirl of health-related websites, social media and smartphone apps, finding a reliable...
Personalized recovery through a multi-user environment
Virtual reality for rehabilitationCredit: University of Malta Virtual reality (VR) concepts have existed for more than three decades, however the...
Inhibition of protein phosphorylation promotes optic nerve regeneration after injury
Novel approach to the development of treatments for optic neuropathiesCredit: Ohshima Laboratory, Waseda University A new study by Professor Toshio...
Bentham’s latest book explores new frontiers in bio-inspired design
This book is edited by Ulisses Targino Bezerra, published on April, 16, 2019 Nature has provided opportunities for scientists to...
Water formation on the Moon demonstrated by UH Manoa scientists
Credit: University of Hawaii at Manoa For the first time, a cross-disciplinary study has shown chemical, physical, and material evidence...
New ultra-fast imaging technology with high frame rate and frame number
A new ultra-fast imaging technology with over 3.8 trillion frames per second and large frame numberCredit: Y. Lu et al.,...
Optical illusions reveal regular waves of brain activity enable visual feature integration
Credit: Images by Ryohei Nakayama Rhythmic waves of brain activity cause us to see or not see complex images that...
Why lack of sleep is bad for your heart
Study finds short-sleepers have lower levels of gene-regulating microRNA In recent years, numerous studies have shown that people who don't...
Bring on faster internet: Device packs more into optical fiber
Credit: Supplied by Dr. Joel Carpenter A research team has developed a light beam device that could lead to faster...
Algorithm steers catheters to the right spot to treat atrial fibrillation
Technology doesn't require special cathters or 3D maps of the heartCredit: Florida Atlantic University Patients with atrial fibrillation or AFib...
