The burgeoning field of personal genetics appeals to people who want to learn more about themselves, their family and their
Month: June 2019
Half of Ebola outbreaks undetected
An estimated half of Ebola virus disease outbreaks have gone undetected since it was discovered in 1976, according to research
Medical News Today: What to know about surgery for MS
In some cases, multiple sclerosis (MS) can respond to certain types of surgery, which may include deep brain stimulation. Many
Quick DNA test for malaria drug resistance is life-saver, holds promise for other diseases
One of the keys to quickly diagnosing anti-malarial drug resistance — potentially saving lives — lies in testing whole blood
Researchers learned how to better combat muscle loss during space flights
A new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has further documented how muscles are affected by
Gut microbes eat our medication
The first time Vayu Maini Rekdal manipulated microbes, he made a decent sourdough bread. At the time, young Maini Rekdal,
Salmonella resistant to antibiotics of last resort found in US
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found a gene that gives Salmonella resistance to antibiotics of last resort in
Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose
People faced with more options than they can effectively consider want to make a good decision, but feel they’re unable
Get them moving before kindergarten
Physical activity in early childhood may have an impact on cardiovascular health later in life, according to new research from
Medical News Today: What to know about MS in children
Multiple sclerosis in children can cause weakness, tremors, and muscle spasms, among other symptoms, which treatments can reduce. Learn more