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A world-first study led by Monash University has discovered a technique and phenomenon that can be used for creating stronger, lightweight magnesium alloys that could...

NIH publishes largest genomic study on type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan African populations

Researchers show critical association between diabetes and previously unlinked ZRANB3 geneCredit: Ernesto del Aguila III, NHGRI National Institute of Health researchers have reported the largest...

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space; findings may help others with fainting issues

DALLAS, July 19, 2019 -- Nearly 50 years after man's first steps on the moon, researchers have discovered a way that may help astronauts spending...

Ivacaftor may reduce common infections in patients with CF

Credit: ATS July 19, 2019--Patients with cystic fibrosis who take ivacaftor appear to have fewer respiratory infections over time than those not taking the drug,...

BU researchers use Twitter and AI to see who is hitting the gym

Social media data can provide a population-level view of physical activity, from bowling to Crossfit, and inform future efforts to tackle health disparities Social media...

Alzheimer’s gene may impact cognitive health before adulthood

Previously, decline wasn't evidenced until people reached their 50s A gene linked to Alzheimer's Disease may impact cognitive health much sooner than previously realized. The...

UC Davis joins landmark study to test lifestyle changes on brain health

(SACRAMENTO) -- UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center and Department of Public Health Sciences has received $6 million to participate in a landmark study that will...

Many of the deadliest cancers receive the least amount of research funding

'Embarrassing' or stigmatized cancers like lung and liver are underfundedCredit: Northwestern University Poorly funded cancers: colon, endometrial, liver and bile duct, cervical, ovarian, pancreatic and...

International conference series on geroscience launched in Shenzhen, China

First in series, 'Aging Mechanisms and Interventions that Impact Senior Health', organized by the Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging...

New research identifies gene that hides cancer cells from immunotherapy

Findings in Developmental Cell show that expression of an early developmental gene prevents the immune system from identifying and attacking cancer cells SEATTLE -- July...

Discovery shows how difficult-to-treat prostate cancer evades immune system

Study reports pre-clinical development of novel treatment and potential for combination use with immunotherapy drugsCredit: MD Anderson Cancer Center Researchers at The University of Texas...

Study finds maternal race not a factor for children experiencing a ‘language gap’

In a first of its kind study, researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute evaluated the...

TGen-led study finds link between gene and severe liver damage

Expression of AEBP1 correlates with severity of liver fibrosis; may provide therapeutic target PHOENIX, Ariz. -- July 18, 2019 -- Researchers have found that a...

Researchers confirm the validity of xenographic models for studies of methylation

The new study identifies patterns of DNA methylation associated with breast cancer subtypes and response to docetaxel using PDX modelsCredit: Eva González-Suárez Researchers at the...

Sperm may offer the uterus a ‘secret handshake’