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Credit: Paolo Tonato In the early 2000s Turkey was a country in full demographic transition. Fertility rates had dropped to replacement level and were heading...

Research finds new mechanism that can cause the spread of deadly infection

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered a unique mechanism that drives the spread of a deadly infection. Cryptococcosis is a rare and deadly...

Innovative collaborative research network to be led by Wake Forest, with AFAR

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH has awarded funds, expected to total $2.5 million over three years, to the Wake Forest School of...

VaxArray immunogenicity study published in Vaccine

Credit: InDevR, Inc. BOULDER COLORADO (4/25/18) -- "VaxArray for Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase Potency Testing of Influenza Vaccines" describes a study designed to test the relationship...

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Dr. Paul Offit receives the 2018 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal

Credit: Sabin Vaccine Institute The Sabin Vaccine Institute has awarded Paul Offit, MD, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the 2018 Albert B. Sabin Gold...

Noninvasive brain tumor biopsy on the horizon

Credit: Washington University in St. Louis Taking a biopsy of a brain tumor is a complicated and invasive surgical process, but a team of researchers...

Hidden costs of skin cancer caused by workplace sun exposure revealed

Skin cancer cases attributable to work-related sun exposure could be costing millions of dollars, and must be better addressed by policymakers. A new study, published...

New imaging system makes back surgery safer, faster and less expensive

Credit: Dartmouth College Hanover, N.H. - Researchers at Dartmouth College have found a way to make back surgery safer, faster and more cost effective. MRIs...

Analyzing insect performance

Pollinators and other beneficial insects play an important role in the agricultural world, especially in terms of economic value for growers. A study conducted by...

UCLA research may explain some causes of infertility and miscarriage

Credit: Nature Cell Bio/UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center A new study in the journal Nature Cell Biology has uncovered information about a key stage...

Antibody ‘cocktail’ can prevent Zika infection but is not effective for treatment of fetuses

A "cocktail" of monoclonal antibodies that can prevent Zika virus (ZIKV) infection in primates was not effective for treatment of fetuses, according to a new...

Noninvasive spinal stimulation method enables paralyzed people to regain use of hands

Credit: Reed Hutchinson/UCLA The ability to perform simple daily tasks can make a big difference in people's lives, especially for those with spinal cord injuries....

Study suggests older surgeons produce lower mortality rates in emergency procedures

FINDINGS Researchers from UCLA and several other institutions found surgeries performed by older surgeons -- age 50 and up -- have lower patient mortality rates...

Dementia an extra challenge in natural disasters

Credit: QUT Marketing & Communication A natural disaster is a traumatic experience for anyone involved but the dangers are even greater for people with dementia....

Labeling alcoholic drinks as lower in strength could encourage people to drink more