Molecular profiling could catch lung cancer early and lead to new treatments
The world's first genetic sequencing of precancerous lung lesions could pave the way for very early detection and new treatments, reports a new study led...
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Genetic study reveals possible new routes to treating osteoarthritis
Scientists discover new genes and biological pathways linked to osteoarthritis, which could help identify starting points for new medicines In the largest genetic study of...
In China, a link between happiness and air quality
Moods expressed on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse, study finds For many years, China has been struggling to tackle high...
Energizing the immune system to eat cancer
Abramson Cancer Center study identifies method of priming macrophages to boost anti-tumor responseCredit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA - Immune cells called macrophages are supposed to serve...
New nanoparticle targets tumor-infiltrating immune cells, flips switch
New research builds on Nobel-winning checkpoint blockade workCredit: Jennifer E. Fairman/Fairman Studios Immunotherapy's promise in the fight against cancer drew international attention after two scientists...
FSU research sheds light on spinal cord injuries
Study examines why so much damage occurs long after an accidentCredit: FSU Photography Services TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Thousands of people worldwide suffer severe spinal cord...
Cancer researchers highlight the value of digital PCR in monitoring immunotherapy effectiveness at Precision Medicine World Conference
Santa Clara, Calif. -- January 21, 2019 -- Research that demonstrates how Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) technology can quickly help determine the effectiveness of...
Delaying newborn baths increases rates of breastfeeding
Cleveland Clinic study published in Journal for Obstetrics, Gynecologic, and Neonatal NursingCredit: Cleveland Clinic Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, Cleveland: While it has been standard practice...
Ancient carpet shark discovered with 'spaceship-shaped' teeth
Credit: (c) Velizar Simeonovski, Field Museum The world of the dinosaurs just got a bit more bizarre with a newly discovered species of freshwater shark...
How staying in shape is vital for reproductive success
New research reveals that cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell divisionCredit: Snezhka Oliferenko Cells must keep their shape and...
Scientists discover new 'architecture' in corn
LSU scientists' findings may improve biofuel productionCredit: Tuo Wang, LSU. New research on the U.S.'s most economically important agricultural plant - corn - has revealed...
Genetic study provides novel insights into the evolution of skin color
Skin colour is one of the most visible and variable traits among humans and scientists have always been curious about how this variation evolved. Now,...
Scientists find genes with large effects on head and brain size
Credit: Copyright Wellcome Library, London Children's heads expand steadily to accommodate their growing brains and doctors routinely measure head circumference during the first years of...
Fossil shark teeth discovered in leftover rock that contained SUE the T. rex
Freshwater shark lived in South Dakota, had teeth shaped like 'Galaga' spaceshipsCredit: (c) Velizar Simeonovski, Field Museum SUE the T. rex is the most famous...
Our genes affect where fat is stored in our bodies
A recent study from Uppsala University has found that whether you store your fat around the trunk or in other parts of your body is...
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