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Integrity and trust are essential attributes of medical researchers. Research misconduct represents clear and present dangers to academic institutions and…
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A study involving military veterans with PTSD and cirrhosis of the liver points to an abnormal mix of bacteria in…
Breaking the ‘stalemate’ in the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children
Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children. A phase II clinical trial is the first to show…
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A bump may form after a person gets a cartilage piercing. In this article, learn about the causes, including scarring…
How breast cancer uses exosomes to metastasize to the brain
In breast cancer, metastases to the brain often spell a death sentence; many women survive for less than a year…
Medical News Today: What to know about leg cramps at night
Leg cramps at night, or nocturnal leg cramps, are often linked with overuse or underuse of the muscles, but medical…
Molecular biologists reveal new insights into tumor progression
A research team has identified a new circular RNA (ribonucleic acid) that increases tumor activity in soft tissue and connective…