A new study finds that the gene FOXA1 overrides normal biology in three different ways to drive prostate cancer. They…
Widespread disease diabetes: Why do beta cells refuse to release insulin?
One in 11 adults worldwide suffers from diabetes, and the number of diabetes patients is rising rapidly. Diabetes is worldwide…
Long-term statin use associated with lower glaucoma risk
A new study brings the connection between statin use and risk of glaucoma into sharper focus. Investigators have found that…
Restricted permit-only access to Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome summit, anticipated to improve hiker safety, did not
According to a new study, implementation in 2010 of permit-only access to Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome cable handrails along…
The fundamental physics of frequency combs sheds light on nature’s problem-solving skills
Nature has a way of finding optimal solutions to complex problems. For example, despite the billions of ways for a…
Networks of gene activity control organ development
For the first time, researchers have decoded in two large studies the genetic programs that control the evolution of major…
Understanding how tics are suppressed may help some at risk for tic disorders
Studying children shortly after they began experiencing tics, researchers discovered that although tics don’t go away, most children are able…
Medical News Today: What to know about Rogaine for beards and women
Rogaine may help slow hair loss and promote hair growth. However, using it for beards and in women is not…
Migraine increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth
Pregnant women with migraine have an increased risk of miscarriage, caesarean sections and giving birth to a child with low…
Muscling in on the role of vitamin D
A recent study has shed light on the role of vitamin D in muscle cells. The study looked at the…