The use of wearable electronics that continuously monitor biosignals has transformed the healthcare and fitness industries. These devices are becoming
Month: July 2024
Researchers develop predictive model for cross-border COVID spread
As COVID-19 spread globally in 2020, many countries swiftly closed their borders to prevent the disease from entering. However, there
Already 30 minutes of exercise increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in blood
A new Finnish study from University of Turku shows that already a 30-minute exercise can increase the proportion of tumor-killing
Splicing it all together in the fight against cancer
Neuroendocrine tumors, including small cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine prostate cancer, are very aggressive with high chances of spreading. However,
Home test reveals the risk of heart attack in five minutes
Swedish researchers have created a questionnaire test for home use that quickly identifies high risk of heart attack. A study
Why do you keep your house so cold? Science says: Ask your parents
Childhood home temperature and community connectedness can help predict how U.S. residents set their thermostats, offering new ways to encourage
Cracking the code for cerebellar movement disorders
The cerebellum is a region of the brain that helps us refine our movements and learn new motor skills. Patients
Why some abusive bosses get a pass from their employees
A new study suggests that when a leader is seen as a high performer, employees are more likely to label
How to stop cancer cachexia? Start at the top
Cancer is insidious. Throughout tumor progression, the disease hijacks otherwise healthy biological processes — like the body’s immune response —
GeneMAP discovery platform will help define functions for ‘orphan’ metabolic proteins
A multidisciplinary research team has developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism — the