For respiratory infections in children under 12, physicians are increasingly more likely to recommend antihistamines and less likely to recommend…
Hospitals key in the spread of extremely drug-resistant bacteria in Europe
New research has found that antibiotic-resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, an opportunistic pathogen that can cause respiratory and bloodstream infections…
DIY balloon pump takes microfluidics to the people
The ingenious device cost just $2 to make, yet works almost as well as its expensive and cumbersome lab counterparts.
Supposed disorder is not disorder after all
While the correct function of many proteins depends on their three-dimensional structure, some appear to adopt random forms. For one…
Lymph nodes can predict survival in patients with esophageal cancer
It is difficult for physicians to estimate recurrence and survival in patients with esophageal cancer. Researchers have found that the…
How can you reliably spot a fake smile? Ask a computer
Real and fake smiles can be tricky to tell apart, but researchers have now developed computer software that can spot…
Mechanical forces control cell fate during brain formation
The study shows that during the embryonic development of the brain, the cells that are between adjacent segments detect the…
Fish reveal limb-regeneration secrets
What can fish teach scientists about limb regeneration? Quite a bit, as it turns out. In the current issue of…
Genetic basis for re-experiencing symptoms in PTSD
A study has identified multiple locations in the human genome related to the risk of re-experiencing traumatic memories, the most…
Babies display empathy for victims as early as 6 months
Babies show empathy for a bullied victim at only six months of age, according to researchers.