The deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile in July 2016 reverberated throughout the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) Department…
Novel approach for treating eczema
Researchers have identified a key enzyme that contributes to eczema, which may lead to better treatment to prevent the skin…
New genetic defect linked to ALS
Researchers have identified how certain gene mutations cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The pathway…
Newly synthesized fungal compound can switch on a self-destruct button for cancer
Cancers cells use a special technique to propagate; they delete their ‘programmed death’ gene through mutation, ‘forget’ to die when…
Can gut microbiome alter drug safety and efficacy?
Researchers have developed an approach for studying how the gut microbiome chemically alters oral medications, unlocking possibilities for improving efficacy,…
Potential treatment for Rett Syndrome
An experimental cancer drug can extend the life of mice with Rett Syndrome, a devastating genetic disorder that afflicts about…
What can maritime shipping learn from brain network science?
Researchers show how network science computational theories used for brain analysis can help us to understand global shipping networks and…
Kissing bugs also find suitable climatic conditions in Europe
An infection with Chagas disease is only possible in Latin America since the insect species that spread the disease only…
Mozart may reduce seizure frequency in people with epilepsy
A new clinical research study has found that a Mozart composition may reduce seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy.
Marijuana concentrates spike THC levels but don’t boost impairment
A study of 121 regular users of legal market cannabis found that higher potency does not necessarily mean greater intoxication.…