Taking an evolutionary view can inspire new ideas in clinical microbiology. And looking at microbial communities, rather than just the…
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Test allows doctors to determine most effective treatment for women with breast cancer
A breast cancer test has been found that helps doctors make treatment decisions for some breast cancer patients.
Nanomaterials mimicking natural enzymes with superior catalytic activity and selectivity
A research team doped nitrogen and boron into graphene to selectively increase peroxidase-like activity and succeeded in synthesizing a peroxidase-mimicking…
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevalence is very high in susceptible groups worldwide
A major new review of the world literature has found that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is 10 to 40…
Your genetic make-up has little impact on your dental health, new study finds
A new study estimates that one in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school.
A promising new treatment for infants with Noonan syndrome
Infants less than six months old with Noonan Syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure normally have a poor prognosis,…
Glial cells may play key epilepsy role
Neuroscientists present a new, detailed accounting of how a mutation in a fly model of epilepsy undermines the ability of…
Only some people get one health benefit from social support
Scientists have long known that the support of friends and family plays a key role in protecting people’s physical health.…
Watchful waiting reasonable for patients with diabetic macular edema and good vision
People with good vision despite having center-involved diabetic macular edema can safely forego immediate treatment of their eye condition as…
Put down the protein shake: Variety of protein better for health
Researchers have examined whether there are any ongoing ramifications or potential side-effects from long-term high protein intake or from consuming…