Research has examined impacts of mandated cognitive testing at driver’s license renewal for people aged 75+. Such testing aims to…
New therapy option identified for early-stage breast cancer
Radionuclide therapy has been successful in delaying the growth of disseminated tumor cells in early-stage breast cancer. Radium-233 dichloride not…
Genome stability: Intricate process of DNA repair discovered
An elaborate system of filaments, liquid droplet dynamics and protein connectors enables the repair of some damaged DNA in the…
A new substance prevents vascular calcification
The calcification of blood vessels and other soft tissues is problematic. Researchers have discovered a substance that prevents vascular calcification.
Cancer-causing culprits will be caught by their DNA fingerprints
Causes of cancer are being catalogued by a huge international study revealing the genetic fingerprints of DNA-damaging processes that drive…
Viruses and cancer: A systematic overview
Scientists systematically investigated the DNA of more than 2,600 tumor samples from patients with 38 different types of cancer to…
Researcher’s technology differentiates between Parkinson’s disease and multiple system atrophy
Scientists have found a way to distinguish between two progressive neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson’s disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA).
Choosing common pain relievers: It’s complicated
About 29 million Americans use over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain. Every year in the US, NSAID use…
A close-up look at mutated DNA in cancer cells
PCAWG, the largest cancer research consortium in the world, has set itself the task of improving our understanding of genetic…
New study provides criteria for good infant sleep for the first time
According to a new study, sleep problems among infants are very common and normally improve by the time the child…