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First genetic clue for elusive pediatric liver disease
Biliary atresia with splenic malformation -- connection to ciliopathy gene A nationwide consortium of researchers has identified the first genetic...
Texas Biomed scientists developing new vaccine strategy for tuberculosis
Experimental TB protection delivered through a spray instead of a shotCredit: Texas Biomed San Antonio, Texas (March 4, 2019) -...
Study: More than one-third of patients risk major bleeding by doubling up on blood thinners
A daily aspirin is a commonly used, generally safe therapy for people who need help preventing heart attacks or stroke....
Team wins UCAR award for tool that could improve weather forecasting
Credit: MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez BOZEMAN -- When a hail storm unleashes on Montana's plains, a precise warning an...
BU researcher receives grant to study how PTSD may accelerate aging
(Boston)--Erika J. Wolf, PhD, a clinical research psychologist at the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System, has...
Scientists develop printable water sensor
X-ray investigation reveals functioning of highly versatile copper-based compoundCredit: UAM, Verónica García Vegas A new, versatile plastic-composite sensor can detect...
Exposure to trauma impacts ability to squash bad memories
(Boston)--People exposed to trauma are less able to suppress unwanted emotional memories due to neural and behavioral disruptions in their...
Bringing more human intelligence to AI, data science and digital automation
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 4, 2019-- The advent of data science, wireless connectivity and...
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2019 award recipients
Awards will be presented June 10 at SLEEP 2019 annual meeting in San Antonio DARIEN, IL - Several leaders in...
Genomic testing of a single patient reveals a gene commonly mutated in pediatric melanoma
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital results make the case for comprehensive clinical genomic testing as a tool to find more...
Radiation after surgery triples survival for a type of pediatric brain tumor
A Children's Oncology Group study shows that postoperative radiation improves outcomes for children with ependymoma, even those with historically poor...
U-M researchers, students take sexual assault prevention program to Ghana
ANN ARBOR--Blaming the victim, usually a female, is common in sexual assault cases, but in some places it's more prevalent...
Putting the break on our immune system's response
Researchers have discovered how a tiny molecule known as miR-132 acts as a "handbrake" on our immune system - helping...
Boyce Thompson Institute researchers uncover new structures at plant-fungal interface
New discovery could eventually help reduce the use of fertilizer in agricultureCredit: Jotham Austin II and R. Howard Berg For...