Immense species richness of bacterial-eating microorganisms discovered…
Typically ignored, the millions of microorganisms that we tread upon daily play a major role in the decomposition of soil matter – one that is...
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Gaining insight into the molecular mechanisms behind squamous cell cancer
Credit: Kanazawa University Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)*1 is a lethal cancers arising from the stratified epithelia of skin, esophagus, cervix, as well as the head...
New database catalogues plants that soak up contamination
Credit: New Phytologist Hyperaccumulators are unusual plants that can absorb much larger amounts of metal compounds in their leaves and stems than normal plants, and...
Placebo and valium are equally effective for acute lower back pain in…
Credit: American College of Emergency Physicians WASHINGTON — Emergency patients treated with naproxen and placebo had outcomes as good as or better than patients treated...
Psoriasis severity linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Credit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA – People with psoriasis are at a higher risk to develop type 2 diabetes than those without psoriasis, and the risk...
As children with autism age, services to help with transition needed
Credit: MU News Bureau COLUMBIA, Mo. – According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 45 children is...
World first blood cancer drug trial reveals life-changing results
'This drug has changed patients' lives; from desperate and tired they are now leading a normal and really active life. This is hugely rewarding and...
Global crosstalk limits gene regulation
Molecular recognition is fundamental to transcriptional regulation, the primary mechanism by which cells control gene expression. The specificity of this regulation originates in the binding...
Finding our way around DNA
Credit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA–(February 13, 2017) Most of us would be lost without Google maps or similar route-guidance technologies. And when those mapping tools...
Study provides new guidelines for assessing severity of head and neck cancers
Credit: Cedars-Sinai LOS ANGELES – Jan. 24, 2018 – Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a new, more accurate set of guidelines for assessing the severity of...
Adults with autism overcome childhood language challenges
Credit: Emily Coderre Results of a small study of adults with autism at Johns Hopkins has added to evidence that their brains can learn to...
Study from Harvard and Yale shows positive psychological effects of hormone therapy in…
IMAGE: Transgender Health is the first peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of transgender individuals throughout the lifespan and identifying gaps...
Tracking wastewater’s path to wells, groundwater
Credit: Natalie Senger. We often "flush it and forget it" when it comes to waste from toilets and sinks. However, it's important to be able...
Mitigation techniques fall short of preventing electrocution of golden eagles on power poles
Credit: EDM International Despite efforts to retrofit power poles and to build new poles to avian-friendly standards, electrocution remains a substantial cause of death for...
Yellow or black, large or small? Ant color and body size respond…
A University of Liverpool study of ants across three continents has revealed that their colour and size is strongly influenced by their environment, and that...
