Health
Drug-resistant infections: If you can’t beat ’em, starve ’em, scientists find
Researchers repurpose drug to deny drug-resistant fungus of iron, an element crucial to its survival BUFFALO, N.Y. -- How do...
Mobile phone app designed to boost physical activity in women shows promise in trial
Novel evidence-based approach led to short- and long-term fitness benefitsCredit: University of California, San Francisco. Activity trackers and mobile phone...
Researchers discover how three-dimensional organization of the genome regulates cell differentiation
UMN study leads to better understanding of genomic architecture MINNEAPOLIS, MN- May 24, 2019 - A new study from the...
Study analyzes mortality risks among pro athletes
Differences in mortality risk suggest the existence of sport-specific disease mechanisms Professional football players appear to have a somewhat elevated...
New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s
Neurogenesis may moderate effects of brain pathologyCredit: Orly Lazarov, et al. In a new study from the University of Illinois...
How to prevent mosquitofish from spreading in water ecosystems
An exotic species threatening local fishCredit: Oriol Cano (University of Barcelona-IRBio) Preventing the introduction of the mosquitofish and removing its...
Gene therapy towards a clinical trial for gamma-sarcoglycanopathy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
Gamma-sarcoglycanopathy (LGMD2C) is one of the most common limb-girdle myopathies. It affects less than 10 people per 1,000,000 and is...
Do you hear what I hear?
Study suggests infants with autism risk may be less able to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns NEW YORK,...
UVA partnering to improve HPV vaccination rates in western Virginia
Team includes Virginia Center for Health Innovation, Carilion Clinic, Ballad HealthCredit: UVA Health System University of Virginia Health System is...
If you could learn every disease your child could possibly develop in life, would you?
Adding genomic sequencing results to traditional newborn screening means a baby could potentially test positive for numerous conditions that might...
Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy fills industry gap
The encyclopedia, with 180 chapters and some 400 contributors, launches next monthCredit: University of Huddersfield A MAJOR new reference work...
Insilico to present at the 2019 Innovative China Conference
Insilico to present its research at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch's 4th Innovative China Conference Friday, May 24, 2019...
US dentists out-prescribe UK dentists when it comes to opioids
New study looked at patterns in 2016, a peak year in the US opioid crisis Researchers from the University of...
How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation
Both individual nerve cells and large neuronal assemblies appear to be relevant for spatial navigation. But what's the relationship between...
High-intensity exercise may restore heart function in people with type 2 diabetes
Credit: Genevieve Wilson University of Otago researchers have discovered that high-intensity exercise can reduce or reverse the loss in heart...
Cooperation agreement signed by Kazan University and Giessen University
The meeting on May 23 was a part of the 30th anniversary of bilateral cooperation celebrations During the talks, Rector...
Shedding light on the burden of dengue in Bangladesh
Dengue, also known as dengue fever, is a viral disease transmitted to humans by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The...
Trinity researchers find stark social inequalities in children’s body mass index (BMI)
Researchers at Trinity College have found that socio-economic inequalities in children's body mass index (BMI) emerge during the pre-school years...
The Lancet journals: Papers at European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2019
The following papers will be presented at the ESOC conference in Milan and published simultaneously in either The Lancet or...
CBT could benefit mental health of children with long-term conditions
The mental health of children and young people with some long term physical conditions could benefit from cognitive behavioural therapy...
