Facial Asymmetry Increases with Age
October 25, 2018 - Asymmetry between the two sides of the face increases steadily with aging - a finding with...
CRISPR gene editing will find applications in plastic and reconstructive surgery
October 30, 2018 - The CRISPR genome editing technique promises to be a "transformative leap" in genetic engineering and therapy,...
A central resource for biomedical investigators and researchers
The University of Missouri has received $7.229 million for continued operation of the National Swine Resource and Research Center (NSRRC)....
Lifespan and sexual maturity depends on your brain more than your body
Credit: Vanderbilt University New Vanderbilt research finds how long humans and other warm-blooded animals live--and when they reach sexual maturity--...
Life-changing intersection between big data and therapeutic pipeline in neuromuscular disease
Credit: MDA NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2018 - A new report funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and released...
Becoming more sensitive to pain increases the risk of knee pain not going away
Becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis,...
New and better marker for assessing patients after cardiac arrest
Last year, researchers Tobias Cronberg and Niklas Mattsson at Lund University in Sweden published a study showing serum tau levels...
Three Harvard Medical School scientists receive prestigious Allen awards
Three Harvard Medical School scientists have received the prestigious Allen Distinguished Investigator awards for their work in the fields of...
Ultra-high-field brain scanner receives FDA approval for clinical use
Credit: Jim Stanis LOS ANGELES - The ultra-high-field 7T Terra magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner at the USC Mark and...
Insilico to present its research in AI at BioCentury China Healthcare Summit
Credit: Insilico Medicine, Inc. Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline...
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — managing common ankle fractures
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Experts Offer More Clarity on Managing Common Ankle Fractures Although fairly common, management...
Mutation associated with als causes sugar-starved cells to overproduce lipids, study shows
A genetic defect tied to a variety of neurodegenerative diseases and mental illnesses changes how cells starved of sugar metabolize...
Economic impact of excess weight now exceeds $1.7 trillion
Credit: Milken Institute LOS ANGELES, Tuesday, October 30, 2018--The impact of obesity and overweight on the U.S. economy has eclipsed...
Texas A&M professor identifies new brain region that suppresses fear
A study conducted at Texas A&M University has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear, a...
Cutting societal alcohol use may prevent alcohol disorders developing — Otago research reveals
Society must take collective responsibility to reduce the harm caused by alcohol use disorders, a University of Otago academic says....
Researchers identify three shades of blue
Credit: Neural Computational Unit, OIST. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression and...
Radiation therapy cuts low risk of recurrence by nearly 3/4 for patients with ‘good risk’
SAN ANTONIO, October 29, 2018 -- A subset of patients with low-risk breast cancer is highly unlikely to see cancer...
Aggressive treatment for some stage IV lung cancer pts can dramatically improve OS
SAN ANTONIO, October 29, 2018 -- Adding radiation therapy or surgery to systemic therapy for stage IV lung cancer patients...
Long-term side effects similarly low for weekly, conventional breast radiation, trial finds
SAN ANTONIO, October 29, 2018 -- In a 10-year study of women who received radiation therapy to treat early-stage breast...
Alterations to seabed raise fears for future
Credit: McGill University The ocean floor as we know it is dissolving rapidly as a result of human activity. Normally...
