PolyU discovers a newly emerged superbug
Credit: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Partner State Key Laboratory of Chirosciences at the Department of Applied Biology and...
New TSRI study: Flipping molecular ‘switch’ may reduce nicotine’s effects in the brain
IMAGE: Loren 'Larry' Parsons, senior author of the new study, is a professor at The Scripps Research Institute. Credit: Photo...
Links between poor sleep and poor mental well-being
Inadequate sleep at night leads to poor memory and increases the risk of depression, anxiety and stress, according to research...
Blood discovery could benefit preemies, help end platelet shortages
Credit: Josh Barney | UVA Health System The emergency call issued by the American Red Cross earlier this year was...
Biology study suggests father’s nutrition before sex could…
Credit: Michal Polak/UC Doctors long have stressed the importance of good nutrition for expectant mothers. Now biologists at the University...
Detailed view of immune proteins could lead to new pathogen-defense strategies
Credit: Nicole Haloupek/UC Berkeley Biologists have resolved the structure of a ring of proteins used by the immune system to...
Marshall University School of Medicine launches medical journal
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has launched its first scholarly medical journal. The...
Internet crystal ball can predict risk of heart disease, diabetes,…
Credit: UVA Health System An online metabolic calculator developed by a University of Virginia School of Medicine doctor and his...
IPM’s ring study results published in New England Journal of Medicine
Credit: Andrew Loxley p>SILVER SPRING, Md. (Dec. 1, 2016) – The International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) announced today that The...
Democrat senators vote for public health policies 4 times more often than GOP
Credit: Courtesy of Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health Democrat senators are roughly four times as likely to use...
High levels of exercise linked to 9 years of less aging at the cellular level
Despite their best efforts, no scientist has ever come close to stopping humans from aging. Even anti-aging creams can’t stop...
Rabies viruses reveal wiring in transparent brains
Credit: © Foto: Dr. Jonas Doerr Scientists under the leadership of the University of Bonn have harnessed rabies viruses for...
Chicago waterways — still flowing after over 100 years
Credit: University of Illinois URBANA, Ill. – As the city of Chicago has grown in population and industry since it...
Altered voice processing in young children with autism and delayed language development
Credit: Kanazawa University "The diagnosis, 'autism spectrum disorder,' covers a lot of symptoms. For each various symptom, there should be...
New NHS treatment to help children with autism overcome phobias
Credit: Newcastle University, UK and Third Eye Technologies Limited Following research showing that a unique immersive virtual reality can help...
New hope for stopping an understudied heart disease in its tracks
Credit: UW-Madison photo by Stephanie Precourt. MADISON — The diminutive size of our aortic valve — just shy of a...
Bone markers as screening strategy for patient adherence to osteoporosis medications
Credit: © Osteoporosis International Oral bisphosphonates are common first line treatments for osteoporosis. However, approximately half of patients who begin...
Targeted therapy for sleep disorders helps patients with muscular dystrophy
Credit: Newcastle Regional Sleep Service Amsterdam, NL, January 13, 2017 – Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common...
New study examines sexual violence against college women with disabilities
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 15, 2017–Patterns of sexual violence and intimate partner violence aimed...
Eating together as a family helps children feel better, physically and mentally
Children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are more likely to experience long-term physical and mental health...
