Health
The genetic imprint of Palaeolithic has been detected in North African populations
They have identified a small genetic imprint of the inhabitants of the region in Palaeolithic times, thus ruling out the...
‘Super-grafts’ that could treat diabetes
By successfully strengthening pancreatic islets before transplantation, researchers at UNIGE and HUG are hoping for a significant improvement in the...
Prenatal exposure to pollution linked to brain changes related to behavioral problems
Even within the limits established by the European Union, particulate matter is associated with a decrease in the volume of...
Pharmacy in the jungle study reveals indigenous people’s choice of medicinal plants
Credit: Daniela M. Robles Arias The Amazon Rainforest produces more than 20 percent of the world's oxygen, 20 percent of...
Study finds most surfing injuries involve shoulder or knee, surgery usually not required
Credit: Robin Frank Over the last few years, surfing has increased in popularity, with about 2.6 million recreational surfers in...
The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group names new Allen distinguished investigators
Five new awardees will embark on stem cell and tissue research with the potential to impact human healthCredit: Allen Institute...
Why myelinated mammalian nerves are fast and allow high frequency
A new discovery in parts of the nerve called Nodes of Ranvier yielded an answer to rapid sensory and motor...
Mind-body therapies alleviate pain in people prescribed opioids
Credit: University of Utah A new study published Nov. 4, 2019, in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine details the first...
Texas Heart Institute wins prestigious grant to develop wireless and leadless pacemakers
Doctors and engineers at Texas Heart Institute, Rice and UCLA collaborate to advance cardiac devicesCredit: Texas Heart Institute Texas Heart...
New transmission model for Ebola predicted Uganda cases
Credit: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, KANSAS -- A new risk assessment model for the transmission of Ebola accurately predicted its...
Risk factors of MA in patients treated with therapeutic hyperthermia after cardiac arrest
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, November 5, 2019-Researchers showed that 20-50% of patients developed an irregular...
To monitor cancer therapy, Penn researchers tag CAR T cells with imaging markers
Tracking CAR T cells is a critical step for the future of cancer therapy, according to new studyCredit: Penn Medicine...
Secretome of pleural effusions associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and malignant meso
The cover features Figure 4 'SAMP8 mice display a spontaneous OA phenotype' from MalaiseCredit: Albert D. Donnenberg and Vera S....
Childhood chores not related to self-control development
Additional finding: Self-control development predicts future job outcomesCredit: University of Houston Although assigning household chores is considered an essential component...
Study reveals that humans migrated from Europe to the Levant 40,000 years ago
Discovery of teeth in Manot Cave sheds light on a population known for its cultural contributions, Tel Aviv University researchers...
WVU’s RNI first in US to use deep brain stimulation to fight opioid addiction
Credit: Greg Ellis/West Virginia University MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and WVU Medicine, today (Nov....
E. coli gain edge by changing their diets in inflammatory bowel disease
Credit: Getty Images What if you had to plan your outings based on how your stomach felt that day or...
Chromosomal aberrations created during in vitro fertilization do not endanger future baby
Credit: DrKontogianniIVF (pixabay.com) Compared to the mother's body, the egg fertilized in a test tube has rather different conditions for...
CBD, THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development
UNC School of Medicine researchers are the first to show in animal models that components of marijuana, including its cannabinoids...
3D-printed plastics with high performance electrical circuits
Rutgers innovation could lead to better drones, satellites, biomedical devicesCredit: Md Naim Jahangir Rutgers engineers have embedded high performance electrical...
