Over the past quarter-century, researchers have published hundreds of studies suggesting a small set of particular genes or gene-variants plays
Month: April 2019
Is your melanoma hot enough for immunotherapy?
Melanomas tend to be “hot” or “cold” — if they’re hot, immunotherapy lights melanoma tumors like beacons for elimination by
Designing a Key to Unlock Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease affects more than 5 million people on Earth. Research on the International Space Station could provide insight into
Liver, colon cancer cells thwarted by compounds derived from hops
The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary compound that thwarts cancer cells, and
Artificial intelligence helps to better assess treatment response of brain tumors
A team from Heidelberg University Hospital and the German Cancer Research Centre has developed a new method for the automated
What causes a low libido?
It is common for a person’s libido to fluctuate throughout their life and according to their mood. However, a significant
What Happens When the Patient Is the Harasser?
“Why don’t you just leave the pretty girl here until you get back?” he asked. “I’m sure I could find
Digital device overload linked to obesity risk
If your attention gets diverted in different directions by smartphones and other digital devices, take note: Media multitasking has now
Breast cancer study by medical student could help patients live longer
A student at the University of California, Riverside, presented research results at the annual meeting of the American Association for
Minute levels of disease detected with nanotechnology-enhanced biochip
The difficulty in spotting minute amounts of disease circulating in the bloodstream has proven a stumbling block in the detection