Can’t sleep? Could be down to genetics
Researchers have identified specific genes that may trigger the development of sleep problems, and have also demonstrated a genetic link between insomnia and psychiatric disorders...
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Gut microbes influence severity of intestinal parasitic infections
A new study indicates that the kinds of microbes living in the gut influence the severity and recurrence of parasitic worm infections in developing countries....
Older adults with small social networks less likely to get cataract surgery
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Close family relationships and a strong social network may help older adults see the world better -- literally. Writing in JAMA...
Modulation of Fgf21 gene in early-life ameliorates adulthood diet-induced obesity
Credit: Department of Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism Tokyo - The importance of good nutrition in the early development of children has been recognized for many...
Eyelash-sized plants reveal climate change — and citizen scientists help identify them
Credit: The Field Museum A botanist, a retired businesswoman, and a high school student walk into a bar. Or, maybe not a bar, what with...
When the doctor’s away
AT A GLANCE Heart-attack sufferers who receive treatment during periods when interventional cardiologists are away at academic conferences are more likely to survive in the...
Liver study offers insights into hard-to-treat diseases
A key cell process that could cause damage to bile ducts and help explain some liver diseases has been identified by scientists. Experiments showed that...
Trauma and dementia patients given hope by ‘flashbulb memory’ breakthrough
Credit: University of Sussex University of Sussex scientists have made a telling breakthrough in detailing the formation of 'flashbulb memories', which can help a snail...
Scientists honored with Kappa Delta awards for advancing orthopaedic research
NEW ORLEANS, La. (March 9, 2018)-At the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), four scientists who have made significant contributions...
Blood samples can soon reveal your lifestyle
Credit: Björn Gylling People who use moist snuff 'snus' have significantly higher levels of the protein cornulin in their blood than non-snusers. This previously unknown...
A highly sensitive and multi-analytical system for hereditary kidney disease
Credit: Dr. Kohei Omachi Alport Syndrome (AS) is a hereditary kidney disease caused by a genetic mutation leading to type IV collagen (Col4) abnormalities. Unfortunately,...
ZooKeys special: Proceedings of the 17th International Congress of Myriapodology, Thailand
Credit: 17th International Congress of Myriapodology For the third consecutive time, a special issue in the open access zoological journal ZooKeys is hosting a collection...
New study finds less research being published by female radiologists
A new study has found that although radiology research by women has increased significantly over the past five decades, the rate of this increase has...
Study finds mandatory flu vaccines for healthcare workers reduce absenteeism
Credit: Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, Colo. (March 8, 2018) - A multi-institutional study, as reported in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, shows that...
Physician education and guidelines lead to drop in opioids prescribed after hand surgery
Credit: Hospital for Special Surgery An educational session on opioid abuse and new prescription guidelines led to a 45 percent decrease in opioids prescribed after...
