Mitochondria, the ‘batteries’ that produce our energy, interact with the cell’s nucleus in subtle ways previously unseen in humans, according
Month: May 2019
Study shows incidence rates of aggressive subtypes of uterine cancer rising
New findings from a study by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health,
Dissolving protein traffic jam at the entrance of mitochondria
The research lab of the associate professor (Privatdozent) Dr. Thomas Becker at the University of Freiburg discovered a mechanism that
Women are less likely than men to be diagnosed with minor stroke
Women experiencing a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) are less likely to be diagnosed with a stroke compared
NIH announces two awards for multi-year studies of influenza immunity in children
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has announced two awards
Reading with toddlers linked to reduced harsh parenting, enhanced child behavior
People who regularly read with their toddlers are less likely to engage in harsh parenting and the children are less
New 3D-printed technology lowers cost of common medical test
A desire for a simpler, cheaper way to do common laboratory tests for medical diagnoses and to avoid “washing the
Proton therapy for cancer lowers risk of side effects
Proton therapy results in fewer side effects than traditional X-ray radiation therapy for many cancer patients, according to a new
Reductions in PM over decade has improved health; ozone pollution remains little changed
Fewer deaths and serious illnesses have occurred in the U.S. over the past decade as a result of cleaner air,
Defects in heart valve cilia during fetal development cause mitral valve prolapse
Genetic variation in heart valve cells of the developing fetus create the blueprint for the later development of mitral valve