One of the most common cancer-promoting genes, known as Myc, is also one of the most difficult to target with
Month: March 2019
‘Inflamm-aging’ causes loss of bone healing ability in the elderly
Increases in chronic inflammation — not the passage of time — is the main reason why injured bones do not
Key to common cancer pathway
Scientists have long known that the protein p53, when mutated, is a critical factor in the onset of many different
Prenatal testosterone linked to long-term effects in females who share womb with male twin
Women who shared their mother’s womb with a male twin are less likely to graduate from high school or college,
“Inactive” ingredients may not be, study finds
Most pills and capsules, whether over-the-counter or prescription, include components other than the actual drug. These compounds, known as “inactive
Scientists hunt down the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings
Scientists at Scripps Research have found that they can reverse the desire to drink in alcohol-dependent rats — with the
Meningitis changes immune cell makeup in the mouse brain lining
Meningitis, a group of serious diseases which infect the brain’s lining, leaves its mark and can affect the body’s ability
How the brain distinguishes between objects
As visual information flows into the brain through the retina, the visual cortex transforms the sensory input into coherent perceptions.
Grow a better jawbone in your ribs
The jawbone is not typically connected to the rib bone, but it might be in an emergency. Rice University bioengineers
Study recommends new ways to treat musculoskeletal pain
A new study led by The University of Western Australia has identified 11 recommendations to help health professionals and patients
