People did not panic after receiving a false alarm text message about an impending ballistic missile. Instead they looked to…
Liquid biopsy as effective as tissue biopsy for non-small cell lung cancer
Researchers have revealed that a liquid biopsy test called Guardant360®, is comparable to standard tissue biopsies in detection of guideline…
Newly identified drug targets could open door for esophageal cancer therapeutics
Blocking two molecular pathways that send signals inside cancer cells could stave off esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), the most common esophageal…
Opioid use in the family may influence adolescents’ opioid risk after surgery
Having a family member with persistent opioid use may be a risk factor for young adults continuing prescriptions long after…
Mother’s behavioral corrections tune infant’s brain to angry tone
The same brain network that adults use when they hear angry vocalizations is at work in infants as young as…
Fast, flexible ionic transistors for bioelectronic devices
Researchers have developed the first biocompatible internal-ion-gated organic electrochemical transistor (IGT) that is fast enough to enable real-time signal sensing…
Smoking and alcohol: Double trouble for the brain?
Along with many other harmful health consequences, smoking tobacco causes chemical changes, oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain. Excessive…
A new method for precision drug delivery: Painting
Researchers are one step closer to delivering precise amounts of medication to exact location, repurposing an existing imaging ”painting” method.
Thirty years of fast food: Greater variety, but more salt, larger portions, and added calories
Despite the addition of some healthful menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30…
Infant sleep duration associated with mother’s level of education and prenatal depression
A new study analyzing data from Canadian parents has found that babies sleep less at three months of age if…