Scientists have designed a new method for post-operative wound closing and healing that is both fast and effective. This strategy…
Brain-computer interfaces without the mess
It sounds like science fiction: controlling electronic devices with brain waves. But researchers have developed a new type of electroencephalogram…
Early Inflammation May Portend Early Death
Even in apparently healthy adolescents, signs of inflammation may portend premature death in adulthood.
Needle-free flu vaccine patch effective in early study
A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a traditional flu shot without any negative…
Cancer cells turn to cannibalism to survive chemotherapy, study suggests
Researchers have discovered that some cancer cells survive chemotherapy by eating their neighboring tumor cells. The study suggests that this…
Developmental psychology: One good turn deserves another
Five-year-olds enforce reciprocal behavior in social interactions. A study shows that children come to recognize reciprocity as a norm between…
Walking slower and pausing for rest may enable older adults to maintain outdoor mobility
The potential positive, enabling, effects of walking modifications should also be considered when older people’s functional ability declines.
Studying proteins moving (relatively) slowly
Proteins keep our organs functioning, regulate our cells and are the targets for medications that treat a number of diseases,…
New yardstick offers diagnostic and treatment guidance for idiopathic anaphylaxis
The new ‘Idiopathic Anaphylaxis Yardstick’ will help physicians who might be searching for guidance on next steps after their patient…
CBD may alleviate seizures, benefit behaviors in people with neurodevelopmental conditions
A marijuana plant extract, also known as cannabidiol (CBD), is being commonly used to improve anxiety, sleep problems, pain, and…