Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis may, after necessary modifications, one day be used…
Caffeine prevents PGE1-induced disturbances in respiratory neural control
Researchers propose PGE exerts adenosine-mediated effects on brainstem mechanisms of respiratory control, which may lead to destabilization of breathing in…
New 3D printed microscope promising for medical diagnostics in developing countries
Researchers have used 3D printing to make an inexpensive and portable high-resolution microscope that is small and robust enough to…
Heavier and taller children are more likely to develop kidney cancer as adults than their average-sized peers
A study of more than 300,000 individuals in Denmark reveals that heavier and taller children are at greater risk than…
New view on the mechanisms of how the brain works
After a series of studies, researchers have shown that not only one part, but most parts of the brain can…
What makes memories stronger?
Scientists have found that highly demanding and rewarding experiences result in stronger memories. By studying navigation in rats, the researchers…
Precision medicine for pediatric cancers: New hope for children and adolescents
In 87% of patients, the study identified genomic anomalies that allowed for better patient management, either through better follow-up of…
H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it
A new technology may make H3N2 vaccine development a bit easier. Researchers describe a new cell line that enables better…
Autism diagnoses prove highly stable as early as 14 months
Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by trained professionals in children as young as 14 months are remarkably stable, suggesting…
Finding antibiotic-effect in molecules quickly
Scientists have developed a method with which they can quickly test a very large number of molecules for antibiotic effect.…