Cancer: Tumor transition states
Credit: ULB Cédric Blanpain Researchers at the Université libre de Bruxelles, ULB define for the first time the tumor transition states occurring during cancer progression...
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Swapping cars for shared bicycles would avoid up to 73 deaths per year
The 12 largest bicycle sharing systems in Europe offer health and economic benefits. Currently, the use of shared bicycles by people who previously used their...
Research on sex in malaria parasites granted prestigious EU grant
(Umea University) ERC Advanced Grants -- the European Union's most prestigious research funding program -- is granting Professor Oliver Billker €2.5 million for a period...
Researchers at LSTM take a novel approach to snakebite treatment
Researchers at LSTM's Alistair Reid Venom Research Unit are looking at treatment for snakebite in a completely different way and have shown that it is...
Enduring cold temperatures alters fat cell epigenetics
Credit: The University of Tokyo A new study in fat cells has revealed a molecular mechanism that controls how lifestyle choices and the external environment...
Exercise after a heart attack — it could save your life
Ljubljana, Slovenia - 19 April 2018: Becoming more physically active after a heart attack reduces the risk of death, according to research presented today at...
Focus on osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and sarcopenia at largest congress in the field
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) will welcome more than...
How environmental pollutants and genetics work together in rheumatoid arthritis
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - It has been known for more than three decades that individuals with a particular version of a gene -- human leukocyte...
Low total testosterone in men widespread, linked to chronic disease
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - A male's total testosterone level may be linked to more than just sexual health and muscle mass preservation, a new study...
An eye toward regeneration
Credit: UNLV Creative Serivces A UNLV scientist and her team have found that frog embryos can fully regrow their eyes after injuries, a breakthrough that...
First gene therapy treatment to stave off childhood degenerative brain disease wins national clinical excellence award
Washington, D.C. - April 18, 2018 - The Clinical Research (CR) Forum, a non-profit membership association of top clinical research experts and thought leaders from...
Low-cost anti-hookworm drug boosts female farmers’ physical fitness
Credit: Richard Bugiro, Ph.D. Impoverished female farm workers infected with intestinal parasites known as hookworms saw significant improvements in physical fitness when they were treated...
Researchers identified a protein associated with breast cancer
Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS - April. 18, 2018 - Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a protein that is strongly associated...
Screen reader plus keyboard helps blind, low-vision users browse modern webpages
Credit: University of Washington Browsing through offerings on Airbnb means clicking on rows of photos to compare options from prospective hosts. This kind of table-based...
Obesity linked with higher chance of developing rapid, irregular heart rate
HERSHEY, Pa. -- People with obesity are more likely to develop a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke,...
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