At this camp, the activities are designed to help children with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
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Thirdhand smoke can damage epithelial cells in the respiratory system by stressing cells and causing them to fight for survival,…
Pig-Pen effect: Mixing skin oil and ozone can produce a personal pollution cloud
When ozone and skin oils meet, the resulting reaction may help remove ozone from an indoor environment, but it can…
Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients
Gentle sound stimulation played during deep sleep enhanced deep sleep for people with mild cognitive impairment, who are at risk…
Gene activity database could spare thousands of mice
A comprehensive database of gene activity in mice across ten disease models could significantly reduce animal use worldwide. It gives…
Students chowing down tuna in dining halls are unaware of mercury exposure risks
Some students are helping themselves to servings of tuna well beyond the amounts recommended to avoid consuming too much mercury.…
My health: Consumers empowered by sharing medical ‘selfies’
Taking medical ‘selfies’ and sharing them with a doctor empowers and reassures healthcare consumers, and can improve doctor-patient relationships, a…
Embracing bioinformatics in gene banks
Scientists have explored, within a perspective paper, the upcoming challenges and possibilities of the future of gene banks. They emphasize…
Mini ‘magic’ MRI scanner could diagnose knee injuries more accurately
Researchers have developed a prototype mini MRI scanner that fits around a patient’s leg.
Botox cousin can reduce malaria in an environmentally friendly way
Researchers have found a new toxin that selectively targets mosquitoes. This can lead to innovative and environmentally friendly approaches to…