Activation of the protein p38gamma is essential for the development of the main type of liver cancer, which affects more…
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Experimental drug delivers one-two punch to vision loss
In studies with lab-grown human cells and in mice, researchers have found that an experimental drug may be twice as…
Nurses use FDNY geospatial mapping of opioid overdoses to inform clinical practice in real time
Nurse practitioners and nursing students can use local, real-time maps of opioid overdoses to inform their clinical work with adolescents…
Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity
The composition of breast milk in normal weight mothers differs from that of overweight mothers, and variations in small molecule…
Novel strategy hits ‘reset button’ for disease-causing genetic duplications
Scientists have developed a strategy for editing and repairing a particular type of genetic mutation associated with microduplications using CRISPR/Cas9…
Sexual behavior may influence gut microbiome
A person’s sexual behavior could affect their microbiome and immune system, potentially elevating their risk of HIV infection, according to…
Caregiving not as bad for your health as once thought, study says
For decades, articles in research journals and the popular press alike have reported that being a family caregiver takes a…
Higher lead in topsoil boosts probability of cognitive difficulties in 5-year-old boys
Researchers sought to estimate the effects of exposure to lead in topsoil on the cognitive ability of 5-year-olds in the…
Microbes in household dust can break down harmful chemicals
A new study indicates that the microbes we track into buildings — the microscopic bacteria and other microorganisms that thrive…
More than a strip of paint needed to keep cyclists safe
On-road marked bicycle lanes are not the optimal solution to keeping cyclists safe, new research has found.