Researchers have used a newly developed eye movement test to improve the understanding of how parts of the brain work.
Pulling the plug on calcium pumps — potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer
UK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by ‘pulling the plug’ on the energy generator…
Medical News Today: The surprising link between depression and the pursuit of happiness
According to new research, placing too much emphasis on happiness can actually give rise to depressive symptoms, especially in the…
Hormone resistance in breast cancer linked to DNA ‘rewiring’
Researchers have revealed changes to the 3D arrangement of DNA linked to treatment resistance in ER+ breast cancer.
Body’s natural signal carriers can help melanoma spread
A new study sheds fresh light on how melanoma cells interact with other cells via extracellular vesicles they secrete. The…
Creating learning resources for blind students
Mathematics and science Braille textbooks are expensive and require an enormous effort to produce — until now. A team of…
Jumping genes threaten egg cell quality
A woman’s supply of eggs is finite, so it is crucial that the quality of their genetic material is ensured.…
Hookah smoke may be associated with increased risk of blood clots
In a new study conducted in mice, researchers found that tobacco smoke from a hookah caused blood to function abnormally…
Treating Addiction as a Terminal Disease
“I’ve never been fired before,” the attending physician said when I returned his page for an ethics consultation. His patient,…
Case 2-2020: A 64-Year-Old Man with Fever and Respiratory Failure
Presentation of Case. Dr. Blake A. Niccum (Medicine): A 64-year-old man was admitted to this hospital in the spring because…