Cancer cells may rely on opportunism, as well as chemical signalling, to spread through the body, according to new findings…
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Viral infections during pregnancy linked to behavioral abnormalities in offspring
Male and female rats whose mother experienced a simulated viral infection during pregnancy behave abnormally, consistent with behavioral alterations in…
Connecting neurons in the brain
Researchers have uncovered new mechanisms of brain development that determine when, where and how strongly distinct brain cells interconnect.
Reservoir bugs: Study shows why stomach pathogen is so tough to eradicate
Once the stomach-dwelling bacteria Helicobacter pylori is established in the stomach, investigators have learned that even competing strains of the…
Aging baby boomers push sky high incidence of shingles of the eye
More Americans are being diagnosed with eye complications of shingles, but older adults can call the shots on whether they…
Medical News Today: Menstrual cups: Everything you need to know
A menstrual cup is a product that people can use instead of pads or tampons during their periods. In this…
Medical News Today: What to know about pimples on the arms
Pimples can occur anywhere, including on the arms. Causes include skin infections and blocked pores. Improving hygiene and cleanliness methods…
Medical News Today: Atherosclerosis: Research reveals new mechanism and therapeutic target
Scientists reveal how immune cells called neutrophils trigger a previously unknown type of cell death in smooth muscle cells to…
Open heart surgery outperforms stents in patients with multivessel disease
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery may be the best treatment option for most patients with more than one blocked…
Seeking better detection for chronic malaria
In people with chronic malaria, certain metabolic systems in the blood change to support a long-term host-parasite relationship, a finding…