Current hygiene measures against aggressive germs could sometimes be counterproductive, according to a group of researchers. They propose to examine…
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Teens keep active despite asthma or eczema, study finds
A fresh look at how teenagers are affected by their asthma, eczema or obesity has some reassuring findings.
New tool enables imaging of neural activity with near-infrared light
A new, groundbreaking tool for visualizing neural activity has implications for understanding brain functions and disorders.
New explanation for Alexander the Great’s death
Did Alexander the Great meet his demise more than 2,300 years ago because of the neurological disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?
Diet low in added sugars significantly improves fatty liver disease in children
A randomized clinical study of adolescent boys with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) found that a diet low in free…
Erasing memories associated with cocaine use reduces drug seeking behavior
Researchers identified the brain circuits that form memories associating environmental cues with cocaine use. Targeting these memories may improve the…
Supplement makes (mouse) moms’ milk better; pups benefit for life
Giving nursing mouse mothers a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) promotes maternal weight loss, boosts milk production and quality, and…
Possible link between rotavirus vaccine and decline in type 1 diabetes
A drop in the number of young children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes could be associated with the introduction of…
Frequent use of aspirin can lead to increased bleeding, study finds
A new study has found that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes, can lead…
Noninvasive light-sensitive recombinase for deep brain genetic manipulation
A research team presents a noninvasive light-sensitive photoactivatable recombinase suitable for genetic manipulation in vivo. The highly light-sensitive property of…