Health
Marshall University occupational medicine expert pens new book to guide start-up practices
Credit: American Medical Association Research supported by the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (RA/SLE)...
Boston Bruins and Forsyth Institute partner to provide mouthguards for high school athletes
Credit: Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins Hockey team has partnered with the Forsyth Institute to provide custom mouthguards to student...
Pushing the bounds of memory
By unraveling secret conversations, via signaling, in cellsCredit: University of Houston A University of Houston researcher is examining the reaction...
Microfluidics device captures circulating cancer cell clusters
A new tool will help cancer researchers gain a better understanding of the critical mechanisms at play during metastasis.Credit: Shaner...
Size matters: New data reveals cell size sparks genome awakening in embryos
Penn study provides a new perspective on how a zygote transitions from maternal to zygotic controlCredit: Matt Good, Penn Medicine;...
Researchers identify compounds that starve melanoma cancer cells of energy
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University have found a possible counterpunch to...
New evidence supports the presence of microbes in the placenta
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine previously found evidence that the placenta harbors a sparse...
Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine After fasting for 24 hours the typical laboratory mouse spends much time eating. Surprisingly, this...
Inhaling air pollution-like irritant alters defensive heart-lung reflex for hypertension
New study using a rat model for high blood pressure helps explain the different sensory nerve-induced physiological response to air...
Preoperative management of inflammation may stave off cancer recurrences
BOSTON - A growing body of evidence suggests that traditional cancer treatments can paradoxically promote new tumor growth. Now, a...
How hepatitis B and delta viruses establish infection of liver cells
Princeton University researchers explore infection using new cell culture systemCredit: Winer, et al., Princeton University Princeton University researchers have developed...
Alcohol advertisements influence intentions to intervene in sexual assault situations
PULLMAN, WA-- College students who viewed alcohol advertisements that included objectified images of women were less likely than others to...
CNIO researchers describe new functions of protein that plays key role in some tumors and rare diseases
Credit: Molecular Cytogenetics Unit. CNIO Cohesin is a protein complex that is essential for chromosome segregation in dividing cells. Recent...
Researchers link gene to cannabis abuse
New research from the national psychiatric project, iPSYCH, shows that a specific gene is associated with an increased risk of...
Food neophobia may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases
Food neophobia, or fear of new foods, may lead to poorer dietary quality, increase the risk factors associated with chronic...
Parental support is key when autistic adolescents want to learn to drive
Specialized driving instructors stress life skill development, parent-supervised practice, and individualized training to enhance learning and independence Philadelphia, June 18,...
Major league baseball grant funds study of pitch counts, throwing injuries
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - For youth baseball players, especially those who play competitively and often, throwing arm injuries are becoming...
Yale-led study reveals biology of leptin, the hunger hormone
New Haven, Conn. -- In a new study, Yale researchers offer insight into leptin, a hormone that plays a key...
Researchers identify potential modifier genes in patients with charcot-marie-tooth disease
Gene modifiers may explain why symptoms and severity vary in CMT and other inherited diseases, according to research published in...
Scientists discover a powerful antibody that inhibits multiple strains of norovirus
This breakthrough brings researchers closer than ever to a norovirus vaccine Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
