One-fourth of children with autism are undiagnosed
Black and Hispanic children are most at risk for missed autism diagnosis, according to a Rutgers researcherCredit: Nick Romanenko/Rutgers University One-fourth of children under age...
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Unlimited potential: Researchers found new ways to generate totipotent-like cells
Credit: ©Helmholtz Zentrum München Totipotent cells own the highest differentiation potential of all cells. They can only be found shortly after fertilization in an early...
UCF study: Judo may help health, social interactions of children with autism
Credit: University of Central Florida Judo may be just the right sport to increase the physical activity level among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)...
Wake up dormant dopaminergic neurons to reverse Parkinson’s disease
Astrocytic GABA identified as the novel therapeutic target of motor symptoms in Parkinson's diseaseCredit: IBS As many as seven to 10 million people in the...
First patient for Parkinson’s disease trial recruited
Credit: Credit: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. The first patient has been recruited for a UK-wide trial into tackling one of the most...
Less severe cases of diarrheal illness can still lead to child mortality, research shows
Landmark GEMS research could help set path to reduce child mortality linked to diarrheal illnessCredit: University of Maryland School of Medicine BALTIMORE, MD -- Diarrheal...
An out-of-the-box attack on diabetes
Researchers use proteomics to pinpoint new prevention strategy for type 1 diabetesCredit: Courtesy of Rose Perry/PNNL RICHLAND, Washington -- A protein newly identified as important...
Prosocial and tolerant parrots help others to obtain food
African grey parrots spontaneously help conspecifics without obvious benefits to themselvesCredit: Comparative Cognition Group Parrots are considered extraordinarily clever animals. Alex, the famous Harvard-based African...
BPA replacement hinders heart function, study reveals
Credit: (University of Guelph) BPA's counterpart replacement BPS can hinder heart function within minutes of a single exposure, according to a new University of Guelph...
Rejuvenating the brain
More stem cells improve learning and memory of old miceCredit: CRTD We all will experience it at some point, unfortunately: The older we get the...
First genomic study of puberty yields insights into development and cancer
Credit: Huntsman Cancer Institute SALT LAKE CITY - In the first-ever genome-scale analysis of the puberty process in humans, researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI)...
NASA-NOAA satellite tracks Tropical Storm Blake’s remnants spreading
Credit: Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) The South Interior area of the state of Western Australia is under warnings...
New study shows ‘organic’ wounds improve produce
Scientists find simple leaf wounding in plants produces healthier organic fruitCredit: Luis Cisneros-Zevallos Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists found benefits of insect leaf-wounding in fruit...
A new method to study lithium dendrites could lead to better, safer batteries
Credit: Zhang Lab/Penn State Lithium ion batteries often grow needle-like structures between electrodes that can short out the batteries and sometimes cause fires. Now, an...
Kangaroo mother care reduces infant mortality
When newborn babies with low birth weight are held close to their mother's bodies throughout the day, their chance of survival increases substantiallyCredit: Eivind Senneset....
