A team has shown how, in osteoarthritis patients, the viscous lubricant that ordinarily allows our joints to move smoothly triggers…
Revolutionizing the CRISPR method
Researchers have refined the famous CRISPR-Cas method. Now, for the very first time, it is possible to modify dozens, if…
Exercise associated with benefit to patients with advanced colorectal cancer
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who engaged in moderate exercise while undergoing chemotherapy tended to have delayed progression of their…
Develop your personal skills: New research offers lessons for young people heading for university
New research on the importance of non-cognitive skills — such as conscientiousness, self-esteem and feeling in control of one’s life…
Medical News Today: ‘Intensive blood pressure management’ may preserve brain health
Intensively controlling blood pressure can improve brain health and reduce the likelihood of developing mild cognitive impairment, new research finds.
Accurate detection of low-level somatic mutation in intractable epilepsy
Medical scientists have developed an advanced method for perfectly detecting low-level somatic mutation in patients with intractable epilepsy. Their study…
Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study
A new study has found that genes have a greater influence than previously thought not only on the number of…
Association between celiac disease risk and gluten intake confirmed
An extensive study has confirmed that the risk of developing celiac disease is connected to the amount of gluten children…
Dementia care program improves mental health of patients, caregivers
A comprehensive dementia care program staffed by nurse practitioners working within a health system improves the mental and emotional health…
Birth defects associated with Zika virus infection may depend on mother’s immune response
New research may help explain why Zika virus infection causes birth defects in some children but not others. The study…