Biomedical engineers have demonstrated a lensless on-chip microscopy platform that eliminates several of the most common problems with conventional optical…
CRISPR enhances production of EPO used to treat anemia
EPO, an important drug for treating anemia, can now be produced in higher quantities and with better quality in mammalian…
Fetal balloon treatment for lung-damaging birth defect works best when fetal and maternal care are highly coordinated
Researchers report new evidence that fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a rare but life-threatening, lung-damaging condition, experience a…
MRI findings predict shoulder stiffness for rotator cuff tears
Two MRI findings — joint capsule edema and thickness at the axillary recess, specifically — proved useful in predicting stiff…
Enriching newborns’ environment in the right way helps heal young, injured brains
Preclinical model of oxygen deprivation, a common consequence of prematurity, showed better recovery when exposed to a combination of increased…
People who eat a big breakfast may burn twice as many calories
Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, according to new research.
Neighborhood features and one’s genetic makeup interact to affect cognitive function
Few studies have examined how the neighborhood’s physical environment relates to cognition in older adults. Researchers categorized 4,716 individuals by…
What birdsong tells us about brain cells and learning
New research by neuroscientists uses a unique model — the intricate mating songs of birds — to show how the…
Defining the Epidemiology of Covid-19 — Studies Needed
The epidemic of 2019 novel coronavirus (now called SARS-CoV-2, causing the disease Covid-19) has expanded from Wuhan throughout China and…
SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load in Upper Respiratory Specimens of Infected Patients
To the Editor: The 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic, which was first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and…