Leveraging artificial intelligence techniques, researchers have demonstrated that mutations in so-called ‘junk’ DNA can cause autism. The study, published May
Month: May 2019
Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved
Researchers at the Donnelly Centre in Toronto have found that dozens of genes, previously thought to have similar roles across
Scientists are developing nano-submarines for drug delivery
Treating diseases on cellular level is extremely difficult because of the microscopic scale. It is especially true for cancer, which
Using EEG data to diagnose Parkinson’s disease
A team of researchers behind a new study believe that an EEG could be a noninvasive and affordable way to
Trial of potential new treatment for type 1 diabetes
Researchers at Cardiff and Swansea Universities are running a new trial to investigate whether a medicine currently used for the
These 5 tropical plants may ‘provide anticancer benefits’
New research examined several plants that people have used to treat cancer since ancient times. Researchers from the National University
Proton Therapy Lowers Risk of Side-Effects Compared to Conventional Radiation
Cancer patients getting proton therapy instead of traditional photon radiation are at a significantly lower risk of experiencing side-effects from
Embedded psychiatrist in pediatric clinic improves evaluation access, short-term treatment
A novel method of embedding child psychiatric care in an urban pediatrics clinic was found to be feasible and a
In vitro fertilization linked to deadly heart disease in pregnancy
Women undergoing fertility treatment should urgently see their doctor if they have heart failure symptoms, according to a study presented
Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy
In Western societies, we are eating more omega 6 fats, particularly linoleic acid, which are commonly present in foods such
