A novel gene therapy designed to target a form of inherited deafness restored hearing function in five children who were
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Diverse friend groups promote better social cohesion and wellbeing
New research featuring more than 24,000 people has found that having diverse groups of friends improves wellbeing and social cohesion,
Prostate cancer: Protein identified to reduce tumor growth
As prostate cancer progresses, it becomes increasingly aggressive and can metastasise. In this form, the tumour is difficult to treat,
New understanding of how antidepressants work
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have established a new framework for understanding how classic antidepressants work
Universal bitter blocker could help patients take their medicines as prescribed
Many people, especially children and the elderly, have difficulty swallowing pills. Liquid forms of many medicines taste extremely bitter and
Scientists identify ‘missing piece’ required for blood stem cell self-renewal
UCLA scientists have identified a protein that plays a critical role in regulating human blood stem cell self-renewal by helping
Experts alert doctors and the public to the arrival of hard-to-treat fungal skin infections in the United States
Healthcare providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as
Could taking certain drugs reduce risk of ruptured brain aneurysm?
A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a
Chasing down a cellular ‘short circuit’
A group of researchers at University of California San Diego has identified the cause of a “short-circuit” in cellular pathways,
Father’s diet before conception influences children’s health
Dr. Raffaele Teperino, head of the “Environmental Epigenetics” research group at Helmholtz Munich, along with his research team, has examined