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Discovery of the cell fate switch from neurons to astrocytes in the developing brain
Credit: Kanazawa University Background Neurons1 and astrocytes2 are prominent cell types in the cerebral cortex. Neurons are the primary information...
Newly discovered immune cells at the frontline of HIV infection
New cells are more susceptible to HIV infection and transmit virus to other cellsCredit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research...
Do women regret embryo testing before IVF?
Women glad to know genetic results, even if news is disappointing, study reports More IVF cycles include embryo genetic testing,...
Study: Phenols in cocoa bean shells may reverse obesity-related problems in mouse cells
Credit: Fred Zwicky CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Scientists may have discovered more reasons to love chocolate. A new study by researchers...
Many elderly patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma benefit from targeted therapies
Penn study investigated real-world treatment outcomes among Medicare patients PHILADELPHIA--Many elderly patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC)--who are often...
University of Virginia leads fibrosis initiative
Charlottesville, VA (June 20, 2019) Fibrosis is often associated with many of the fatal diseases that pervade our globe, riddling...
Largest study of CTE finds it in 6% of subjects
Interestingly, the traumatic brain disease is identified in both athletes and non-athletes.Credit: UT Health San Antonio SAN ANTONIO -- Nearly...
Cereal grains scientists fight hidden hunger with new approach
Credit: N. Palacios and V. Govindan After a prolonged decline, global hunger is on the rise--affecting more than 820 million...
New research provides medical proof vacation is good for your heart
Research conducted at Syracuse University provides medical evidence that a person can reduce their metabolic symptoms - and therefore their...
Europe: Chronic hepatitis B infections on the rise since 2008
Steady decline in acute cases reflects successful vaccination programmesCredit: ECDC In 2017, the majority (58%) of the almost 27 000...
Signature of an ineffective immune response to cancer revealed
CRCHUM researchers identify the 28 genes responsible Montreal, June 20, 2019 - Our immune system is programmed to destroy cancer...
Novel model for studying intestinal parasite could advance vaccine development
University of Pennsylvania researchers showed that mice could be protected from the infection with a live attenuated vaccineCredit: Muthgapatti Kandasamy,...
Canadian researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer
First-ever study to focus on premenopausal women finds up to 40% higher risk of breast cancer in women carrying a...
Pigs help scientists understand human brain
Imaging analysis demonstrates swine models even more effective for neurological researchCredit: Gregory Simchick Athens, Ga. - For the first time,...
Processed foods may hold key to rise in autism
Credit: University of Central Florida With the number of children diagnosed with autism on the rise, the need to find...
Award honors Dr. W.M. Cobb, recognizes promising anatomy researchers
American Association of Anatomists names morphological sciences award in honor of pioneering scientist The Board of Directors of the American...
3D technology might improve body appreciation for young women
New MU study identified an approach to help individuals appreciate their bodiesCredit: MU News Bureau COLUMBIA, Mo. - 3D technology...
Early-and-regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alteration in brain circuits that support cognitive control
A once understudied topic now shows a clear link between cannabis use and brain alterations, whereby chronic use may lead...
Special Focus Issue highlights genetic and genomic education for personalized medicine
Special Focus Issue of Personalized Medicine highlights the importance and latest strategies of genetic and genomic education The Future Science...
Jingsong Zhou receives $2.88 million for novel research on Lou Gehrig’s disease
Credit: The University of Texas at Arlington There are 15 new cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, diagnosed in...
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