A Cornell researcher, who is a leader in developing a new type of gene editing CRISPR system, and colleagues have
Month: April 2019
Anesthesia sends neurons down the wrong path in unborn rat babies
While there has long been discussion whether exposure to anesthesia affects brain development, new Rush University Medical Center research published
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 by Monash University has found.
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
Anti-inflammatory drugs ineffective for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have known for decades that inflammation accompanies Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brain lesions. Several early studies suggested that “super-aspirins” or
Genome analysis shows the combined effect of many genes on cognitive traits
Individual differences in cognitive abilities in children and adolescents are partly reflected in variations in their DNA sequence, according to
Stress-related disorders linked to heightened risk of cardiovascular disease
Stress related disorders — conditions triggered by a significant life event or trauma — may be linked to a heightened
Those Most at Risk for Weight Regain Post-Bariatric Surgery
In the years following bariatric surgery, a person’s overall eating behaviors and the amount of time spent watching television, playing video
A special ‘stained glass’ can help kill hospital ‘superbugs’
Researchers have developed a new type of bioactive glass, stained with cobalt, which allows it to kill many dangerous strands
Millions of children worldwide develop asthma annually due to traffic-related pollution
About 4 million children worldwide develop asthma each year because of inhaling nitrogen dioxide air pollution, according to a study
