University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have obtained new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people’s genes influence their
Day: October 12, 2023
Win-win in muscle research: Faster results and fewer laboratory animals thanks to new method
To study muscle diseases, scientists rely on the mouse as a model organism. Researchers at the University of Basel have
Restoring nerve-muscle connections boosts strength of aging mice, study finds
A small molecule previously shown to enhance strength in injured or old laboratory mice does so by restoring lost connections
Traumatic memories can rewire the brain
Scientists have long speculated about the physical changes that occur in the brain when a new memory is formed. Now,
The prevalence of malaria infections varies among migrant populations
The prevalence of malaria infections among migrants from sub-Saharan Africa is considerably high (8%), while Asian and Latin American migrants
Pleural mesothelioma: New therapeutic approach to enhance sensitivity to chemo- and radiotherapy
Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is mainly caused by asbestos exposure and characterized by poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options. A recent
New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline
Among people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others
New guidance issued on the determination of brain death
New guidance has been issued for clinicians on the determination of brain death, also known as death by neurologic criteria.
AI speeds up identification brain tumor type
What type of brain tumor does this patient have? AI technology helps to determine this as early as during surgery,
Doubling down on known protein families
Imagine researchers exploring a dark room with a flashlight, only able to clearly identify what falls within that single beam.