Advances in optimisation of the gene-editing technique CRISPR/Cas9 in zebrafish disease models offer a new level of accuracy and specificity
Month: October 2018
Push-Button Pain Meds Curb Need for Opioids After C-Section: Study
Allowing women who’ve had a cesarean section dispense and control pain medication through a catheter reduces their use of addictive
Mice need a clutch to smell
The brain can discriminate over one trillion different odors. Once entering the nose, an odor activates olfactory neurons. In order
Facebook Posts May Hint at Depression
People may rely on social media such as Facebook to showcase the highlights of their lives, like vacations. But new
New statistical method estimates time to metastasis of breast cancer in US women
The study found that while women diagnosed with HR-positive breast cancer have lower risk of progression to metastatic disease soon
Sculpting bacteria into extreme shapes reveals the rugged nature of cell division
What do watermelons and bacteria have in common? Just like the tasty fruit, microbes can be molded into unusual shapes,
Your Gut May Be to Blame for Your Bloodstream Infection
Bloodstream infections contracted during a hospital stay are usually caused by a patient’s own digestive tract, not a doctor’s dirty
Distinguishing fatal prostate cancer from ‘manageable’ cancer now possible
Scientists at the University of York have found a way of distinguishing between fatal prostate cancer and manageable cancer, which
Biodiversity can also destabilize ecosystems
Ecosystems have a variety of benefits: They provide us with food, water and other resources, as well as recreational space.
Children with autism, developmental delays nearly 50 percent more likely to be overweight, obese
A new study by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the University of Pennsylvania and six other centers reveals