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Analysis shows influential US prostate study not representative of real-world patients
Copenhagen: An analysis of 3 US cancer databases has shown that a major US study comparing surgery with observation in...
The problem of jaguars and space in western Paraguay
The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas and historically was found from southwestern USA to central Argentina. Today,...
New brain scanner allows patients to move freely for the first time
A new generation of brain scanner, that can be worn like a helmet allowing patients to move naturally whilst being...
Pipe-crawling robot will help decommission DOE nuclear facility
Credit: Carnegie Mellon University PITTSBURGH--A pair of autonomous robots developed by Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute will soon be driving...
Brain SPECT imaging predicts outcomes in depressed patients
Credit: Amens Clinic March 20, 2018, Costa Mesa, California: New research from the Amen Clinics shows that brain SPECT (single...
Malaria’s most wanted: Identifying the deadliest strains to design a childhood vaccine
Researchers have identified a 'genetic fingerprint' associated with the most deadly strains of malaria parasites, making these unique DNA regions...
Decision-making is shaped by individual differences in the functional brain connectome
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Each day brings with it a host of decisions to be made, and each person approaches those...
Massey scientists identify genes that could inform novel therapies for EBV-related cancers
Credit: VCU Massey Cancer Center VCU Massey Cancer Center researchers have identified two genes that are responsible for governing the...
High consumption of red and processed meat linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance
Credit: Journal of Hepatology Amsterdam, March 20, 2018 - World meat consumption has increased during the last decades, and evidence...
20 percent of Americans responsible for almost half of US food-related greenhouse gas emissions
ANN ARBOR--On any given day, 20 percent of Americans account for nearly half of U.S. diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, and...
Antibiotics could be key to relieving chronic bladder pain
Antibiotics can successfully help rid a patient of chronic urinary tract infection symptoms. This is the finding of a new...
TGen-ASU study identifies molecular response of muscle to different types of exercise
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- March 20, 2018 -- Exercise in the future could be customized for individuals based on genomics, according...
Praise may motivate young adults with autism to exercise more
Simple statements of praise may have a big effect on the amount of exercise young adults with autism complete, according...
Harvard bioengineers’ biomaterial-based cancer immunotherapies to be developed by Novartis
Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University (BOSTON) - The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and the...
Low-tech, affordable solutions to improve water quality
Credit: Peter (Zijian) Zhu/Michigan Tech Most of us are used to turning on a tap and water coming out. We...
Mass. Eye and Ear performs first FDA-approved gene therapy procedure for inherited disease
Credit: Massachusetts Eye and Ear (BOSTON) - Massachusetts Eye and Ear made medical history on Tuesday by performing the first...
Medicine that slows balding may turn stiff vessels supple, helping vital organs
WASHINGTON-(March. 20, 2018)- A medicine that slows balding and stimulates hair growth also may make stiff vessels more stretchy and...
Trial shows safety of drugs for irregular heartbeat patients undergoing treatment
A trial led by the University of Birmingham has found that two types of blood thinning drugs are safe to...
Researchers create microlaser that flies along hollow optical fiber
Credit: Richard Zeltner of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light WASHINGTON -- For the first time, researchers...
Hydrogel may help heal diabetic ulcers
Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON - (March 20, 2018) - A hydrogel invented at Rice University that is adept at...
