A new study identifies genes associated with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) that could represent new targets for future drug development.
Exercise before surgery can protect both muscle and nerves, study suggests
Exercise can protect both muscle and nerves from damage caused by the restoration of blood flow after injury or surgery,…
Cause of bone loss in joint implant patients uncovered in new study
Researchers have discovered the long-sought reason that many people with joint replacements experience harmful inflammation and bone loss. Their finding…
Frog eggs help researchers understand repair of DNA damages
The DNA replication process, which takes place every time a cell divides, also triggers repair of DNA damage, researchers have…
Orthodontics no guarantee of long-term oral health
A commonly held belief among the general public is orthodontic treatment will prevent future tooth decay. Research has found that…
Faulty molecular master switch may contribute to AMD
A signaling pathway controlled by transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) could be involved in the progression of age-related macular degeneration…
The diversity of rural African populations extends to their microbiomes
In the largest study of its kind, researchers investigated the gut microbiomes of people from seven ethnically diverse populations from…
Artificial intelligence can dramatically cut time needed to process abnormal chest X-rays
New research has found that a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) system can dramatically reduce the time needed to ensure that…
Payments to physicians may increase opioid prescribing
US doctors who receive direct payments from opioid manufacturers tend to prescribe more opioids than doctors who receive no such…
Widely available food in US workplaces: Perk or hazard?
Nearly a quarter of employed adults obtain foods and beverages at work at least once a week, according to a…