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Nanomedicine opens door to precision medicine for brain tumors
Proof-of-concept study demonstrates potential therapy for incurable glioblastoma brain tumors Involves injecting nanoparticles into tumors to shut down the cells...
Metal-free MRI contrast agent could be safer for some patients
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- To enhance the visibility of organs as they are scanned with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), patients are...
Nesting in cavities protects birds from predators — to a point
Credit: M. Arndt Nesting in cavities provides birds with some protection from predators -- but it isn't foolproof. A new...
Everyday chemicals linked to chronic disease in men
Chemicals found in everyday plastics materials are linked to cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure in men, according...
Babies born big more likely to become obese as children, study finds
Credit: UVA Health System Infants born with a high birthweight are more likely to become obese as children, a new...
Data analysis in the kitchen
What's on the menu tonight? How about some roast beef with strawberry-, beer- and garlic sauce? Or perhaps something lighter...
Diabetes causes shift in oral microbiome that fosters periodontitis, Penn study finds
Credit: University of Pennsylvania A new study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers has found that the oral microbiome is...
Cyber attacks can threaten public health
WHAT Commentary :"Threats to Information Security -- Public Health Implications", New England Journal of Medicine WHO William J. Gordon, MD...
Predictive model may help forecast migraine attacks
A new model based on measuring stress from daily hassles may help forecast future migraine headache attacks in those who...
Big-data analysis points toward new drug discovery method
A research team led by scientists at UC San Francisco has developed a computational method to systematically probe massive amounts...
Research raises antibiotic questions
A James Cook University scientist has warned about the side effects of overusing topical antibiotics, including concerns they're contributing to...
Effective protection against hip fracture during cortisone treatment
Credit: Photo: Elin Lindstrom Claessen/University of Gothenburg There is effective protection against hip fracture for the many elderly people whose...
Scientists replay movie encoded in DNA
For the first time, a primitive movie has been encoded in - and then played back from - DNA in...
Study provides evidence for naturality of high-purity stevia leaf extract sweeteners
Credit: Global Stevia Institute OAKBROOK, IL, July 12, 2017 - New research published in the International Journal of Food Science...
ASHG honors Kári Stefánsson with William Allan Award
(American Society of Human Genetics) The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Kári Stefánsson, M.D., founder of deCODE...
Global warming could result in losses for the European wine industry
Credit: Taylor & Francis and Heatshield Slight increases in temperature in Mediterranean regions from global warming could potentially result in...
Study: After watching disturbing video, CPAP usage soars
Credit: Please Courtesy: National Jewish Health Like more than 20 million other Americans, John Brugger has been diagnosed with sleep...
Clemson researchers illuminate the field of microscopy with nanoparticle ‘buckyswitch’
Credit: Courtesy of Muskendol Novoa CLEMSON, South Carolina - Visualizing biological cells under a microscope was just made clearer, thanks...
Scientists discover novel treatment target for pulmonary fibrosis
Northwestern Medicine scientists have demonstrated that a unique population of immune cells plays a key role in the development of...
Common strength ‘genes’ identified for first time
Common genetic factors that influence muscle strength in humans have been identified for the first time in a study led...
