About 10 percent of people will suffer from the itchy skin condition known as eczema at some point in their
Month: December 2018
Early clinical trial data show gene therapy reversing sickle cell anemia
After over a decade of preclinical research and development, a new gene therapy treatment for sickle cell anemia (SCA) is
First baby born via uterus transplant from a deceased donor
Currently, uterus donation is only available for women with family members who are willing to donate. With live donors in
UC San Diego researchers develop sensors to detect and measure cancer’s ability to spread
The spread of invasive cancer cells from a tumor’s original site to distant parts of the body is known as
On the trail of the Higgs Boson
For the physics community, the discovery of new particles like the Higgs Boson has paved the way for a host
Doctors More Cautious Now When Prescribing Opioids to Kids
There’s been a steady decline in opioid prescriptions for children and teens in the United States since 2012, a new
Multifunctional dream ceramic matrix composites are born!
Researchers at Osaka University produced composites consisting of alumina (AI2O3) ceramics and titanium (Ti), namely AI2O3/Ti composites. They designed a
Adding new channels to the brain remote control
By enabling super-fast remote control of specific cells, light-activated proteins allow researchers to study the function of individual neurons within
Even Wisdom Tooth Removal May Spur Opioid Addiction
Teens and young adults who are prescribed opioid painkillers after having their wisdom teeth removed are at increased risk for
How will addressing climate change affect the job market?
The Paris Agreement’s goal to keep global warming below 2°C can be achieved by increasing the use of renewable energy
