Let’s (not) stick together
New Pitt research examines mechanics of mucus in cystic fibrosis patientsCredit: Tagbo Niepa / University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of ...
Tag: Medicine/Health
Major new African genome study finds varieties that inform African history, migration and immunity
Wits geneticists and partners today published a ground breaking study that informs African population history, environmental adaptation, and susceptibility to ...
Cell biology gurus and UCF Bioimaging expert partner to crack 4th dimension secrets
The collaboration may lead to new understanding about the role of movement of nuclear organization in gene expression, which could ...
Why are some COVID-19 infected people asymptomatic?
Credit: Lisbeth Heilesen, Aarhus University Researchers worldwide have been surprised to see that individuals can be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 ...
Genetic analysis system yields new insights into bacterial pneumonia
Using a CRISPR interference system to study virulence genes in a mouse model of pneumonia, scientists observed surprising variability in ...
Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation
Researchers believe higher tobacco use among younger patients led to higher infection ratesCredit: Justin Kelley Knee replacement surgery, also known ...
Biophysicists modelled the effect of antiseptics on bacterial membranes
Credit: RUDN University A team of biophysics from leading Russian research and educational institutions (MSU, RUDN University, and the Federal ...
NTU spin-off ARTICARES launches portable arm rehabilitation device
Credit: Tan Tock Seng Hospital A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at ...
New research aims to combat prion-like spread of Tau pathology in Alzheimer’s
Manipulation of heparan sulfate may thwart prion-like spread of Tau pathologyCredit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute TROY, N.Y. -- Tangles of misfolded ...
Turning a coronavirus protein into a nanoparticle could be key for COVID-19 vaccine
Changing makeup of a specific protein has the potential to neutralize the virusCredit: Facility for Electron Microscopy Research (FEMR) at ...
Exposure to suboptimal doses of antimalarial drugs could, under certain circumstances, increase mala
A new study shows that, depending on the parasite stage, suboptimal doses of artemisinin could increase its conversion to the ...
Menstrual dysfunction is more common among young athletes than among non-athletes
Athletes experience less body weight dissatisfaction than non-athletes doCredit: University of Jyväskylä Menstrual dysfunction is more prevalent in young Finnish ...
Specific and rapid expansion of blood vessels
Nature Communications: KIT researchers identify a new mechanism to control endothelial cell size and arterial caliber - basis for better ...
Performance test for neural interfaces
Credit: Illustration: Maria Asplund How can scientists measure and define the performance of neural electrodes if there are no uniform ...
Deep Longevity and SquareOne Wellness partner on deep biomarkers of aging and longevity
Deep Longevity added SquareOne Wellness to its growing longevity network; SquareOne physicians will get training in longevity medicine and interpret ...
Innovative surgery restores movement in patients with Parsonage-Turner syndrome
Credit: Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopedic surgeons at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) performed successful microsurgery to repair damaged nerves ...
More than half of American adults with advanced MS report mistreatment by caregivers
UC Riverside-led study describes first published survey documenting nature and extent of caregiver mistreatment of this populationCredit: Stan Lim, UC ...
Society for Neuroscience recognizes Courtney Miller for advocacy efforts
The Louise Hanson Marshall Award honors individuals who have significantly promoted the professional development of women in neuroscience through teaching, ...
New study shows food rich in omega-3 EPA & ALA can reduce risk of death after heart attack
Findings from a large study show regular consumption of foods rich in omega-3s, including walnuts and fish, can reduce risk ...
Rising opioid use during pandemic heightens need for safe drug disposal
UH Pharmacy professor receives $3.3 million grant for safe medication disposal education, researchCredit: University of Houston During the global coronavirus ...
