Radioactive iodine has been used for treatment of thyroid cancer. However, some thyroid tumors become resistant to iodine treatment. A…
Scientists develop a mouse model for rare brain disease Joubert syndrome
A new mouse model for Joubert syndrome has been developed by scientists who hope it will accelerate research to understand…
Impact of poverty on children’s brain activity
New research reveals the impact of poverty on children’s brain activity. Researchers studied the brain function of children aged between…
Psychological interventions in post-conflict Pakistan evaluated
A new study highlights the effectiveness of a brief group psychological intervention for women affected by anxiety and depression in…
Global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer
Patients with colorectal cancer have the same consistent changes in the gut bacteria across continents, cultures, and diets — a…
Searching for better treatments for irritated tendons
Researchers learn what makes tendons fray in old age, knowledge that could help develop better treatments for tendinosis and regrow…
Harnessing photonics for at-home disease detection
With nothing more than a photonic chip and an ordinary camera, researchers have managed to count biomolecules one by one…
Fast-changing genetics key to hospital superbug survival
A highly drug-resistant bacteria common in hospitals, Klebsiella pneumoniae, represents a significant antimicrobial resistance threat and should be monitored globally,…
Gout treatment may help prevent obesity-related type 2 diabetes
The drug colchicine, used to treat the arthritic condition gout, could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome, a combination of…
Hands spread flame retardants, plasticizers throughout homes
Hundreds of everyday items, from furniture to cell phones to floor wax, contain organophosphate ester (OPE) flame retardants and plasticizers.…