Cell replacement may play an increasing role in alleviating the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in future. Writing in…
Multitasking increases in online courses compared to face-to-face
The phenomenon of multitasking across three or four internet-connected devices simultaneously is increasingly common. Researchers were curious to know how…
Magnetic fields enhance bone remodeling
Since the creation of 3D-printed (3DP) porous titanium scaffolds in 2016, the scientific community has been exploring ways to improve…
Penis development needs more than just testes and testosterone
Proper development of the fetal penis requires not just testosterone from the testes, but a second hormone produced by other…
New tool for documenting injuries may provide better evidence for elder abuse cases
Scientists have developed the first standardized framework for clinicians to document physical findings on older patients for better evidence in…
A weakness in a rare cancer that could be exploited with drugs
Researchers have identified a rare type of cancer cell that cannot make cholesterol, a key nutrient. By targeting this deficiency,…
When research participation pays, some people lie
Offering compensation can be an important tactic to attract potential participants for enrollment in research studies, but it might come…
Oldest Americans most focused on reducing food waste
The vast majority of Americans are paying attention to reducing food waste with the oldest being the most cognizant, according…
Effective self-control strategies involve much more than willpower
It’s mid-February, around the time that most people waver in their commitment to the resolutions they’ve made for the new…
Weekly Health Quiz: Exercise, Sunlight and a Party Drug
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