Health
Bigger brains associated with greater cancer risk
It may simply be that having a big brain is itself the cause. That's what doctor and PhD candidate Even...
Young men more likely to die in summer, older people in winter despite local climate
Young men living in the US are overall more likely to die in the summer months, according to a new...
Droplet Digital PCR enables precise detection and quantification of a promoter mutation prevalent in many cancer types
HERCULES, Calif. -- October 30, 2018 -- A recent study published online in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics demonstrated that...
Cutting societal alcohol use may prevent alcohol disorders developing — Otago research reveals
Society must take collective responsibility to reduce the harm caused by alcohol use disorders, a University of Otago academic says....
Suicide more prevalent than homicide in US, but most Americans don’t know it
In the United States, suicide is twice as common as homicide -- and more often involves firearms -- but public...
Are we immune to the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing scissors?
The CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system has been generating excitement within the field of gene therapy, inspiring hopes of molecular tools...
A New Environment for Repairing Eyes
Credit: University of Houston You've probably seen the late night ads and the onslaught of cosmetic marketing - hyaluronic acid...
Researchers identify three shades of blue
Credit: Neural Computational Unit, OIST. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression and...
Not just for children: Study shows high prevalence of atopic dermatitis among US adults
PHILADELPHIA - As many as 16.5 million adults in America suffer from a skin disease known as atopic dermatitis, an...
Halloween associated with increased risk of pedestrian fatalities
Bottom Line: Children in the United States celebrate Halloween by going door-to-door collecting candy. New research suggests the popular October...
Facial Asymmetry Increases with Age
October 25, 2018 - Asymmetry between the two sides of the face increases steadily with aging - a finding with...
Study uncovers high levels of previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, environment
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Scientists at Indiana University found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic...
Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children
Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year,...
CRISPR gene editing will find applications in plastic and reconstructive surgery
October 30, 2018 - The CRISPR genome editing technique promises to be a "transformative leap" in genetic engineering and therapy,...
New Penn Medicine Center brings immunotherapy research to brain tumor treatment
PHILADELPHIA - Today, Penn Medicine is announcing the newest Translational Center of Excellence (TCE) in the Abramson Cancer Center, focused...
Do psychiatric symptoms remain stable over time? New reviews
October 25, 2018 - In patients with psychiatric disorders, stability of symptoms has important implications for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment....
A central resource for biomedical investigators and researchers
The University of Missouri has received $7.229 million for continued operation of the National Swine Resource and Research Center (NSRRC)....
Scientific breakthrough: Promising new target for immunotherapy
Credit: McGill University Health Centre An international team identifies a key molecule in immune system regulation linked to new genetic...
Antibiotic resistance increases relapse in urinary tract infections
NEW YORK (October 30, 2018) -- Patients with a certain drug-resistant urinary tract infection were more likely to have a...
Lifespan and sexual maturity depends on your brain more than your body
Credit: Vanderbilt University New Vanderbilt research finds how long humans and other warm-blooded animals live--and when they reach sexual maturity--...
