Scientists identify protein that could serve as a therapeutic target in lung cancer
Scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have identified a protein that operates in tandem with a specific genetic mutation to…
Scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have identified a protein that operates in tandem with a specific genetic mutation to…
New research has shed light on how autism-spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests in the brains of girls, prompting the scientists to…
New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School found mutations in a novel gene that may help identify patients…
People who trust television and Facebook to provide them with accurate news about the coronavirus pandemic are less knowledgeable about…
Wheezing, coughing that doesn’t stop, a pale and sweaty face: clinically, severe asthma attacks look very similar from patient to…
New research from McMaster University suggests the pandemic has created a paradox where mental health has become both a motivator…
Almost half of all recreational runners incur injuries, mostly relating to knees, calves or Achilles tendons, and the level of…
Exercise training may slow tumor growth and improve outcomes for females with breast cancer – especially those treated with immunotherapy…
A new study finds older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea may be less…
This study builds upon two earlier published studies (Mold et al., 2020, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports) from the same…
Damage to the autism-associated gene Dyrk1a, sets off a cascade of problems in developing mouse brains, resulting in abnormal growth-factor…
More than 20 years after the discovery of the parkin gene linked to young-onset Parkinson’s disease, researchers at The Ottawa…
A new large-scale study led by UC Davis Health and UC San Francisco researchers assessed the risks of leukemia in…
Sugar practically screams from the shelves of your grocery store, especially those products marketed to kids. Children are the highest…
The faster-spreading B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in the United Kingdom, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is quickly on…
Overweight children and adolescents receiving chemotherapy for treatment of leukemia are less successful battling the disease compared to their lean…
Monitoring the progression of multiple sclerosis-related gait issues can be challenging in adults over 50 years old, requiring a clinician…
Researchers report in Science Advances that they have uncovered a new function for odontoblasts, the cells that form dentin, the…
An estimated 6 million Americans may suffer from peanut allergies. Tiny amounts of peanut protein can lead to hives, itching,…
Patients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance – both factors linked to heart disease…
Their study has shown that these malignant melanoma vesicles produced by CSCs have a different molecular composition from that of…
Testing and vaccination – these are the pillars on which humanity is trying to get a grip on the Coronavirus…
People who received a flu shot last flu season were significantly less likely to test positive for a COVID-19 infection…
Results from a large clinical trial in the United States and South America indicate that AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, AZD1222, is…
If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research from Edith…
It’s estimated that an average-sized wastewater treatment plant serving roughly 400,000 residents will discharge up to 2,000,000 microplastic particles into…
The introduction of a sugar tax, increasing the price of fizzy drinks and other products high in sugar content, has…
George Washington University researchers found low dose aspirin may reduce the need for mechanical ventilation, ICU admission and in-hospital mortality…
The fast-spreading UK, South Africa, and Brazil coronavirus variants are raising both concerns and questions about whether COVID-19 vaccines will…
In an analysis that explores the structural underpinnings of a SARS-CoV-2 strain, G614, that quickly became dominant early in the…