The ability to hear depends on proteins to reach the outer membrane of sensory cells in the inner ear. But…
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Electronic consultations can streamline, simplify care in allergy and immunology
A study finds that electronic consultations in allergy and immunology can simplify the process of providing the most appropriate care,…
Motorized scooter head injuries on the rise
Facial and head injuries from riding electric scooters have tripled over the past decade, according to a study.
How fathers, children should spend time together
Fathers who spend lots of time helping out with child care-related tasks on workdays are developing the best relationships with…
How bosses react influences whether workers speak up
Speaking up in front of a supervisor can be stressful — but it doesn’t have to be, according to new…
Genetics influence how protective childhood vaccines are for individual infants
A genome-wide search in thousands of children in the UK and Netherlands has revealed genetic variants associated with differing levels…
Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy
A biomedical engineer reports that a brain-computer interface, a form of artificial intelligence, can sense when its user is expecting…
Early life stress plus overexpressed FKBP5 protein increases anxiety behavior
A new preclinical study finds that anxiety-like behavior increases when early life adversity combines with high levels of FKBP5 —…
The surprising role fibrinogen plays in regulating the body’s response to disease
A finding is shining new light on the role fibrinogen has in regulating a natural defense mechanism in the body.…
Veteran-directed care program is effective
A new study finds that a program that gives veterans flexible budgets for at-home caregivers is at least as effective…