$150,000 grant will help finance research on spinal muscular atrophy
Credit: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso EL PASO, Texas-Cure SMA recently awarded a $150,000 research grant to Laxman Gangwani, Ph.D., associate professor...
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Removal of gene prevents development of pancreatic cancer in mice
Credit: NYU School of Medicine The action of a gene called ATDC is required for the development of pancreatic cancer, a new study finds. The...
Vaccination may help protect bats from deadly disease
A new study shows that vaccination may reduce the impact of white-nose syndrome in bats, marking a milestone in the international fight against one of the...
Medicine and music: Eastman School of Music, Univ. of Rochester Medical Center join forces
Eastman Performing Arts Medicine unifies and expands clinical services, arts integration and research to transform arts-related health care delivery and scientific understanding of the interactions...
UNC School of Medicine initiative providing special care to patients with dementia
Until there is a cure for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, the treatment is a well-educated health care team delivering compassionate careCredit: UNC Health Care...
DOD awards pair of Mizzou researchers separate grants totaling nearly $14 million
Mizzou one of only three institutions to receive multiple awardsCredit: University of Missouri The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded two highly competitive Multidisciplinary University...
NIST research sparks new insights on laser welding
Researchers discuss ambitious project to understand the basic principles of laser welding better than ever beforeCredit: Paul Williams/NIST On its surface, the work is deceptively...
A better strategy for treating diabetic macular edema in people with good vision
Close monitoring appears to provide results equal to immediate treatment with lower cost and lower riskCredit: John Soares BOSTON - (April 29, 2019) - A...
Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D., elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Credit: Albert Einstein College of Medicine May 1, 2019--(BRONX, NY)--Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D., cell biologist and internationally recognized expert on the cellular process autophagy,...
Experimental drug shows promise for genetic form of ALS
PHILADELPHIA - An early stage trial of an investigational therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggests that people could tolerate the experimental drug and, in...
New scat study provides clues to puzzling existence of Humboldt martens in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
CORVALLIS, Ore. - With a new scat study, researchers are chipping away at solving a biological mystery on the central Oregon coast: the existence of...
Walnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease
When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to...
Wearable sensors could leverage biotechnology to monitor personal, environmental data
Credit: U.S. Army Photo by Jhi Scott In an effort to enhance Soldier lethality, Army researchers are developing biorecognition receptors capable of consistent performance in...
Chemical records in teeth confirm elusive Alaska lake seals are one of a kind
Credit: Jason Ching/University of Washington Hundreds of harbor seals live in Iliamna Lake, the largest body of freshwater in Alaska and one of the most...
New study highlights exaggerated physical differences between male and female superheroes
Credit: Binghamton University, State University of New York BINGHAMTON, NY - Superheroes like Thor and Black Widow may have what it takes to save the...