Researchers seek vaccine for ‘traveler’s diarrhea’
Athens, Ga. - Every year, millions of people have vacations and business trips ruined when they succumb to "traveler's diarrhea" ...
New study reveals potential therapeutic approach to enhance KC migration in wound healing
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, September 25, 2018--Researchers have identified a new mechanism involving ginsenoside Rb1, ...
The quality of protein supplements for sportspeople
Powdered protein supplements are one of the most commonly consumed nutritional supplements, whether by professional sportspeople or amateurs, even by ...
Screening using body mass index alone may miss every second preschooler with excess stomach fat
When assessing whether preschoolers are overweight, health professionals should use other measures such as waist-to-height ratio in addition to the ...
Brigatinib becomes potential new first-line option for ALK-positive non-small lung cancer
Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center Results of a 275-patient, multi-national phase III clinical trial known as ALTA-1L published today ...
Study shows value of breast cancer patients seeking second opinions
Credit: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center It's early morning and a team of more than 20 professionals cram around a long ...
Identical driver gene mutations found in metastatic cancers
Credit: Science Magazine Driver genes in different metastases from the same patient are remarkably similar, providing optimism for the success ...
Study finds that a lifestyle intervention may mitigate PFAS-related weight gain
BOSTON, MA - A new study finds that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are associated with increases in weight, but ...
Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant
Credit: Cincinnati Children's CINCINNATI - Two recent studies in the journal Leukemia present a new approach for bone marrow donation ...
Bacteria’s password for sporulation hasn’t changed in 2.7 billion years
Credit: Carnegie Mellon University When it comes to changing their passwords, bacteria are just as bad as you and me ...
Assessing the current and future impact of biologics on pediatric asthma
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, September 25, 2018--Researchers have performed a comprehensive review of the current ...
Tumor cell expansion challenges current physics
Credit: X. Trepat/IBEC A malignant tumor is characterized by its ability to spread around its surroundings. To do so, tumor ...
Experimental bone engineered by Lithuanian researchers can help osteoarthritis patients
Credit: KTU Researchers from the Faculty of Chemical Technology, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania are developing an artificial bone, ...
Researchers reveal link between hunger and mood, new study
Credit: University of Guelph It seems "hangry" isn't just a made-up term. University of Guelph researchers have revealed that the ...
Promising novel treatment against Alzheimer disease
New research conducted at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital reveals that a novel drug reverses ...
Combo therapy of prostatectomy plus radiotherapy may improve survival in prostate cancer
(Philadelphia) - High-risk prostate cancer, that which has continued to grow but not yet metastasized, is commonly treated with combination ...
Deciphering the link between skin allergies and the gut microbiota
Credit: Ana Hennino, David Bauché, Emilie Plantamura / CIRI Over the last few years, scientists have discovered connections between gut ...
Molecule capable of halting and reverting Parkinson’s neurodegeneration identified
(Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona) The small SynuClean-D molecule interrupts the formation of the alpha-synuclein amyloid fibres responsible for the onset ...
DFG to fund 9 new research units
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is establishing nine new Research Units, following a decision by the Senate and ...
Built-in sound amplifier helps male mosquitoes find females
The ears of male mosquitoes amplify the sound of an approaching female using a self-generated phantom tone that mimics the ...
