Scripps Research scientists have uncovered the workings of a critical process in cell survival. The study show how a protein called
Color-changing contact lens could enhance monitoring of eye disease treatments
Researchers have developed a contact lens that changes color as eye drop and eye ointment drugs are release into the
The Ideal Weight Makes for a Healthier Pregnancy
Some health conditions associated with being overweight before becoming pregnant are polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS which can reduce the chance
Engineers develop process to 3-D print cells to produce human tissue such as ligaments and tendons
A team of University of Utah biomedical engineers have developed a method to 3-D-print cells to produce human tissue such
Nerve stimulation in mice suggests new way to reduce delirium after surgery
For adults over age 65, surgical complications can dampen not only their physical health but also their mental sharpness, with
E-Cigs Continue to Spark Debate Over Health Risks/Benefits
Vaping has long been promoted as a way to help smokers kick the habit, offering them a route to get nicotine without
Scientists accidentally reprogram mature mouse GABA neurons into dopaminergic-like neurons
Researchers converted mature inhibitory neurons into dopaminergic cells to make dopamine-producing neurons out of glial cells in mouse brains, it is
Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child’s Handwriting
According to American Occupational Therapy Association, children struggling to write may have developmental problems that could hinder learning ability. An occupational
Hospital Privacy Curtains May Be Home to Dangerous Germs
In a new study, investigators assessed the rate of bacterial contamination on 10 freshly laundered privacy curtains in the Regional
Storing Insulin in Home Fridges May Lower Effectiveness
Insulin should be stored in a refrigerator at between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 to 8 degrees Celsius), and