Heating up cold tumors
Ludwig researchers discover possible way to make resistant melanomas susceptible to immunotherapyCredit: Ludwig Cancer Research NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2019--A Ludwig Cancer Research study has...
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Early detection of prediabetes can reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Jan. 23, 2019 - A diagnosis of prediabetes should be a warning for people to make lifestyle changes to prevent both full-blown...
Annals of Family Medicine media tip sheet
January/February 2019 Children's Respiratory Symptoms Can Last Up to Three Weeks Symptoms of children's respiratory tract infections, including runny nose, dry cough, and sore throat,...
Jefferson lab scientist awarded distinguished lectureship
Credit: DOE's Jefferson Lab There are few scientists who straddle the line between basic research and real-world clinical applications as gracefully as Cynthia Keppel. There...
UMass Amherst materials chemists tap body heat to power 'smart garments'
UMass Amherst materials chemists have developed a fabric that can harvest body heat to power small wearable microelectronics such as activity trackersCredit: UMass Amherst/Andrew lab...
Urbanization changes shape of mosquitoes' wings
Research shows that rapid urbanization in São Paulo City, Brazil, is influencing wing morphology in the mosquitoes that transmit dengue and malaria The mosquito Aedes...
Study offers promise for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies
Preventing inflammatory white blood cell infiltration in the intestine decreases development of necrotizing enterocolitis in animal model Researchers at Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at...
Stressed? Having a partner present — even in your mind — may keep blood pressure down
When faced with a stressful situation, thinking about your romantic partner may help keep your blood pressure under control just as effectively as actually having...
Farm manure boosts greenhouse gas emissions — even in winter
Credit: Lindsay Barbieri Decisions farmers make over the spring and summer can dramatically increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions later in the winter. That's a key...
Youth with disabilities have increased risk for technology-involved peer harassment
DURHAM, N.H.--New research from the University of New Hampshire finds that while youths with disabilities, mental health diagnoses and special education services experience peer harassment...
Trout, salamander populations quickly bounce back from severe drought conditions
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Populations of coastal cutthroat trout and coastal giant salamanders in the Pacific Northwest show the ability to rebound quickly from drought conditions,...
Price disclosure legislation unlikely to lower drug costs
CLEMSON, South Carolina -- The Trump administration's proposal to require pharmaceutical companies to publish drug prices in TV ads is unlikely to help control drug...
Insilico to present latest advances in AI for Drug Discovery at The 3rd Annual SABPA FTD Forum
Credit: Insilico Medicine Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence,...
Aspirin may lower stroke risk in women with history of preeclampsia
NEW YORK, NY (January 22, 2019)--Middle-aged women with a history of preeclampsia have a greater risk of stroke, and aspirin may be able to reduce...
New mutations causing inherited deaf-blindness have been discovered
A team of scientists from Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (MSMU) together with their colleagues described a number of genetic mutations causing Usher syndrome...
