Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a major complication of bone marrow transplant, a potentially curative treatment for patients with blood-borne cancers…
Giving children the skills they need to tackle life’s toughest challenges
Mental health is not just an adult issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates have…
Listeria in the feed: A dangerous hygiene problem in fattening pigs
In a recent study, researchers have investigated an episode of fatal listeriosis in fattening pigs with a mortality rate of…
Steriods: Causes of cortisone-induced side effects
Patients undergoing long-term treatment with steroids may suffer from metabolic side effects. Researchers have now pinpointed a mechanism that leads…
New research will improve diagnosis of antenatal anxiety
A landmark study will help health professionals improve the identification of severe and problematic anxiety in pregnant women.
Smoking cessation strategies targeting stress reduction may be more successful in women
Women are 31 percent less likely to quit smoking successfully, in part because nicotine replacement therapy is more effective in…
Brain pathway linked to impulsive behaviors
Researchers have uncovered new details of a brain pathway that can cause impulsive behaviors.
Key protein in the production of insulin discovered
The crucial hormone insulin needs help acquiring the right structure. A protein that assists in the process of insulin folding…
New insight into unique sugar transport in plants
A small research group has just elucidated the structure of a sugar transport protein that is unique to plants. The…
Retinal microenvironment in a dish with human stem cells
Biologists have developed a way to create more-mature models that better mimic the environment in the human retina by creating…