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New synthesis strategy speeds identification of simpler versions of a natural product
Research may have implications for Alzheimer's Disease or preventing the immune system from rejecting organ transplants, Baylor-led study findsCredit: Photo...
Preparing for a changing population — what it means to age successfully
April 24, 2019 -- A paper by Columbia Mailman School's John Rowe, MD, Julius Richmond Professor of Health Policy and...
Study merges big data and zebrafish biology to reveal mechanisms of human disease
In a series of studies that volleyed between large databases and research in zebrafish, Vanderbilt investigators have discovered a link...
Doctors turning to antibiotic alternatives to treat acne, Rutgers researchers find
While antibiotics are still being used for severe cases of acne, combination treatments are favored long-term Physicians are scaling back...
Study confirms value of exposure therapy for vets with PTSD, alcohol problems
Prolonged exposure therapy is more effective at treating PTSD than Seeking Safety, a coping skills therapy, for patients who also...
A video game aids in research on Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: © Virtual navigation tested on a mobile app is predictive of real-world wayfinding navigation performance. Coutrot, A et al....
Hopkins researchers ID neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress
Credit: Anne Le Using human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have...
Study finds differences in storefront tobacco advertising by product type
April 24, 2019 -- In response to U.S. restrictions on where tobacco companies are allowed to advertise their products, the...
Perfume makers seek natural, sustainable scents
In 1921, perfumer Ernest Beaux discovered that adding synthetic aldehydes to natural rose and jasmine scents produced just the right...
Treatment, spending on outpatient care for depression in US
Bottom Line: Researchers analyzed national survey data on the use of health services and spending to examine trends in the...
Time-restricted eating shows benefits for blood glucose
By restricting the time period during which they could eat, researchers have seen promising results for controlling blood glucose levels...
Air pollution poses risks for childhood cancer survivors
Credit: Huntsman Cancer Institute SALT LAKE CITY - Poor air quality days significantly increase the risk of hospitalizations for respiratory...
LSHTM awarded £7 million to help improve the health of disabled people in LMICs
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is to lead a major new project that aims to reveal...
A new clue in the mystery of ALS, frontotemporal dementia
A special focus on rogue proteins may hold future promise in stopping the progression of nerve cell destruction in people...
New discovery in how mammals sense the cold could lead to new pain relief drugs
Peer reviewed, Experimental analysis, Animals Researchers at UCL have shown for the first time that mammals detect different intensities of...
Disorders of sexual development may be more common in newborns than previously thought
Researchers find lower birth weight is associated with ambiguous genitalia in males WASHINGTON--Ambiguous genitalia in newborns may be more common...
Chinese-UK project reveals ancient secrets of medicinal mint
Credit: Botanikfoto, Royalty Free Image The precious chemistry of a plant used for 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine has...
Can we solve the riddle of the coral reef halos?
Credit: Copyright: CNES/Airbus; DigitalGlobe. Coral reefs worldwide are threatened by a variety of human impacts. Fishing is among the most...
Reducing care needs of teens with substance-abuse disorders
Kaiser Permanente researchers find long-term benefits for patients and health organizations that employ screenings, interventions, and referrals Kaiser Permanente researchers...
Smelling with your tongue
Identification of functional olfactory receptors in human taste cells opens doors to new approaches to modify food flavorCredit: Monell Center...
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