We all know someone affected by the battle against cancer. And we know that treatments can be quite efficient at…
New genes out of nothing
One key question in evolutionary biology is how novel genes arise and develop. Researchers now show how new genes and…
Many kids with pneumonia get unnecessary antibiotics, chest X-rays
Preschool children with community-acquired pneumonia often receive unnecessary tests and treatment at outpatient clinics and emergency departments, according to a…
Sleepless nights linked to high blood pressure
A bad night’s sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following day, according to…
How chronic inflammation may drive down dopamine and motivation
A new computational method will allow scientists to measure the effects of chronic inflammation on energy availability and effort-based decision-making.…
Would you eat genetically modified food if you understood the science behind it?
While genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are considered safe by an overwhelming majority of scientists, only about one third of consumers…
Labels of US probiotic products lacking
When it comes to buying probiotics, most product labels do not give consumers enough information to make an informed decision,…
Best practices of nucleic acid amplification tests for the diagnosis of clostridioides (clostridium)
A new review looks at the challenges of testing for Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI) and recommendations for newer diagnostic…
Models of ‘seeds and soil’ to combat breast cancer metastasis
Scientists have identified key biological pathways that regulate the spread of tumor cells to vital organs. These findings may have…
Children’s brains reorganize after epilepsy surgery to retain visual perception
Children can keep full visual perception — the ability to process and understand visual information — after brain surgery for…