Biologists have developed a computational model of flatworm regeneration to answer an important question in regeneration research – what are…
Working to advance radiation therapy for children with cancer
Doctors use novel software to increase quality assurance in radiation therapy. This allows radiation oncologists to assess targeting and dosing…
Pericytes may improve muscle recovery
Extended periods of limb immobilization — whether from long-term bed rest, casting, spaceflight, or other circumstances — can reduce skeletal…
Comfort food leads to more weight gain during stress
Australian researchers have discovered a new molecular pathway in the brain that triggers more weight gain in times of stress.
How eating feeds into the body clock
A new study identifies insulin as a primary signal that helps communicate the timing of meals to the cellular clocks…
UMBC program to support diverse students in STEM successfully replicated at PSU, UNC
Five years ago, Pennsylvania State University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill launched replications of UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars…
It’s OK to indulge once in a while, study suggests: The body adapts to occasional short-term overeating
Overeating has been found to impair blood sugar (glucose) control and insulin levels. A new study suggests that the duration…
Dentists can be the first line of defense against domestic violence
New findings indicate that oral biomarkers may help health providers identify victims of domestic violence.
Two birds, one stone: Drug combo may prove effective against second type of leukemia
Researchers tested to see if arsenic trioxide (ATO) was effective in combination with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in in both…
Case 13-2019: A 54-Year-Old Man with Alcohol Withdrawal and Altered Mental Status
Presentation of Case. Dr. Christopher M. Kearney (Medicine): A 54-year-old man was evaluated for acute altered mental status after being…