It is difficult for physicians to estimate recurrence and survival in patients with esophageal cancer. Researchers have found that the…
How can you reliably spot a fake smile? Ask a computer
Real and fake smiles can be tricky to tell apart, but researchers have now developed computer software that can spot…
Mechanical forces control cell fate during brain formation
The study shows that during the embryonic development of the brain, the cells that are between adjacent segments detect the…
Fish reveal limb-regeneration secrets
What can fish teach scientists about limb regeneration? Quite a bit, as it turns out. In the current issue of…
Genetic basis for re-experiencing symptoms in PTSD
A study has identified multiple locations in the human genome related to the risk of re-experiencing traumatic memories, the most…
Babies display empathy for victims as early as 6 months
Babies show empathy for a bullied victim at only six months of age, according to researchers.
Therapy to treat drug-resistant acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Researchers have developed a new combination treatment regimen that enhances the immune system’s ability to kill leukemias that do not…
Worrisome birth-control knowledge gaps
A new study has uncovered concerning gaps in knowledge about birth control effectiveness. The research included four forms of contraception:…
Laboratory study paves way for new approach to treating hair loss in humans
Scientists have developed an efficient method of successfully generating hair growth in nude mice. The new method can be scaled…
Medical News Today: New device may diagnose sepsis in less than a drop of blood
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge have designed a device that may detect sepsis biomarkers in less…