For the brokenhearted, grief can lead to death
Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Grief can cause inflammation that can kill, according to new research from Rice University. The study,...
In kids with autism, short questionnaire may detect GI disorders
New York, NY (October 22, 2018)--Anger, aggression, and other troubling behavior problems in kids with autism are often treated as...
Researchers uncover new target of alcohol in the brain
When alcohol enters the brain, it causes neurons in a specialized region called the ventral tegmental area, or VTA --...
Salk scientists advance ultrasound technology for neurological therapy
LA JOLLA--(October 22, 2018) The emerging technology of sonogenetics--a technique where cells are controlled by sound--offers the potential to one...
SLU scientist tackles debilitating side effects of cancer and pain medications
Credit: Saint Louis University With a pair of RO1 grants from the National Institutes of Health, pain researcher Daniela Salvemini,...
Brain wave device enhances memory function
The entrainment of theta brain waves with a commercially available device not only enhances theta wave activity, but also boosts...
Study shows volunteering benefits those with lupus
(Hospital for Special Surgery) Conventional wisdom has it that volunteering is good for you, and a study at Hospital for...
Antibodies linked to heart attacks
Levels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoimmune co-morbidity,...
Proteona licenses ESCAPE RNA Sequencing Technology from NUS
Proteona Pte. Ltd. has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with the National University of Singapore (NUS) for Enhanced...
High stroke impact in low- and middle-income countries examined at 11th World Stroke Congress
WHAT: 11th World Stroke Congress brings together leading international stroke experts and an unparalleled scientific program covering epidemiology, prevention, acute...
First immunotherapy success for triple-negative breast cancer
There is new hope for people with an aggressive type of breast cancer, as an immunotherapy trial shows for the...
Bioelectronic medicine treatment effective for lupus, pilot clinical trial shows
CHICAGO, IL -- A bioelectronic medicine device was effective in reducing pain and fatigue in patients with lupus, according to...
Immune therapy generates promising results in hard-to-treat ankylosing spondylitis
Results from a phase 3 clinical trial indicate that patients who have not benefited from standard therapy for ankylosing spondylitis...
Barriers to early clinical trial access for adolescents and young adults still exist
Munich, Germany, 21 October 2018 - Young cancer patients at the crossroads of childhood and adulthood seem to be stuck...
Scientists identify critical cancer immunity genes using new genetic barcoding technology
New York, NY (October 19, 2018) -- Scientists at Mount Sinai have developed a novel technology for simultaneously analyzing the...
MSU pioneers new course: Digital introduction to biology, evolution
Credit: Courtesy of MSU EAST LANSING, Mich. - Just as species evolve, so do classes. Michigan State University researchers have...
Advantages of DNA immunization platform for eliciting mAbs in multiple species
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, October 19, 2018--Researchers have taken advantage of the benefits of DNA...
Good spatial memory? You’re likely to be good at identifying smells too
Credit: McGill University People who have better spatial memory are also better at identifying odors, according to a study published...
Father’s nicotine exposure may cause problems in future generations of his children
Credit: FSU College of Medicine TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- While women have long been warned about the dangers of smoking during...
Adding refined fiber to processed food could have negative health effects, study finds
Credit: Georgia State University ATLANTA--Adding highly refined fiber to processed foods could have negative effects on human health, such as...
