The quiet loss of knowledge threatens indigenous communities
Plants play an important role for most indigenous communities in South America, and not merely as a source of food. They also provide the raw...
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Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy
A collaborative experimental study, published in Nature and led by researchers at the University of Navarra, suggests TNF blockade may dissociate efficacy and toxicity in...
Newly discovered gene mutation reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction
Finnish researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have discovered of a new type of gene mutation that reduces fear...
Novel healthcare program for former prisoners reduces recidivism
New Haven, Conn. -- A healthcare program tailored to the needs of recently released prisoners can significantly reduce recidivism, according to a new study led...
Risk of deaths among incarcerated youth by suicide on the rise
Circumstances surrounding suicide among incarcerated youth and those in the community calls for further intervention, reports a new study in the Journal of the American...
The immaculate conception?
The Immaculate Conception? Forget Sperm and Eggs, Hebrew University Researchers have Created Embryo Stem Cells from Skin CellsCredit: Kirill Makedonski A new, groundbreaking study by...
New BioIVT research on botanical-drug interactions published in Applied In Vitro Toxicology
Study compares two in vitro liver methods to determine which one best predicts BDIsCredit: BioIVT Westbury, NY - May 2, 2019 - BioIVT, a leading...
New study finds high rates of formula use with low-income infants, recommends changes
Credit: George Mason University The World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. However, new...
Suicidal thoughts? Therapy-oriented website can help
Researchers find that nowmattersnow.org reduces self-harm feelings in nearly one-third of visitors Mental health researchers behind the website nowmattersnow.org have demonstrated that the site could...
Researchers ready B cells for novel cell therapy
Credit: Seattle Children's Scientists at Seattle Children's Research Institute are paving the way to use gene-edited B cells -- a type of white blood cell...
BAT’s year-long study to assess potential health effects of using Tobacco Heating Products
A year-long study to assess the health effects of switching from smoking cigarettes to using Tobacco Heating Products has been launched by British American Tobacco...
Bats evolved diverse skull shapes due to echolocation, diet
Credit: Dennis Wise/University of Washington Humans may be forgiven for overlooking bats. After all, many bat species are out and about when we're turning in....
Tumor cells’ drug addiction may be their downfall
Research may inform drug regimens for improved outcomesCredit: Matthew Sale, Babraham Institute Key points: An academic-commercial research partnership has shown how cancer cells' acquired resistance...
Children and teens who drink low-calorie sweetened beverages do not save calories
New study also shows kids and teens who consume low-calorie sweetened beverages take in more calories compared to those who drink waterCredit: Matthew Golden WASHINGTON,...
Snoring causes injuries and prevention of healing in the upper airways
Credit: Mattias Pettersson The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. This in turn,...
