Taking medical ‘selfies’ and sharing them with a doctor empowers and reassures healthcare consumers, and can improve doctor-patient relationships, a…
Embracing bioinformatics in gene banks
Scientists have explored, within a perspective paper, the upcoming challenges and possibilities of the future of gene banks. They emphasize…
Mini ‘magic’ MRI scanner could diagnose knee injuries more accurately
Researchers have developed a prototype mini MRI scanner that fits around a patient’s leg.
Botox cousin can reduce malaria in an environmentally friendly way
Researchers have found a new toxin that selectively targets mosquitoes. This can lead to innovative and environmentally friendly approaches to…
Protein linked to aggressive skin cancer
Almost 300,000 people worldwide develop malignant melanoma each year. The disease is the most serious form of skin cancer and…
Artificial DNA can control release of active ingredients from drugs
A drug with three active ingredients that are released in sequence at specific times: What was once a pharmacologist’s dream…
Medicines made of solid gold to help the immune system
By testing a variety of gold nanoparticles, researchers are providing first evidence of their impact upon human B lymphocytes —…
Society pays heavy price for failure to diagnose and treat conduct disorder
A new study reviewed evidence from research conducted around the world and estimated the prevalence of conduct disorder to be…
How to improve corporate social and environmental responsibility
New research shows NGOs are more likely to sway companies into ethical behavior with carefully targeted reports that consider a…
Medically unnecessary ambulance rides soar after ACA expansion
A researcher discovered that medically unnecessary ambulance rides have drastically increased due to the expansion of the Affordable Care Act…