Placing a checkmark on the to-do list is an extremely liberating feeling for many eager list lovers, especially when the…
New open-source software judges accuracy of computer predictions of cancer genetics
Researchers have created new open-source software which determines the accuracy of computer predictions of genetic variation within tumor samples.
Long-term medication for schizophrenia is safe, study suggests
Researchers have studied the safety of very long-term antipsychotic therapy for schizophrenia. According to the study mortality was higher during…
Losing tongue fat improves sleep apnea
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the effect of weight loss on the upper airway in obese patients, researchers…
Lonely in a crowd: Overcoming loneliness with acceptance and wisdom
Researchers found the main characteristics of loneliness in a senior housing community and the strategies residents use to overcome it.
New function for potential tumor suppressor in brain development
New research has now uncovered a novel, opposite role for Cdkn1c. When Cdkn1c is removed only in certain cells of…
40% of gun owners reported not locking all guns, even around kids
Gun owners will go to events to get free devices for locking up their firearms at home, but a survey…
Antibiotics could be promising treatment for form of dementia
Researchers at the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine have found that a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides could be…
Molecular ‘doormen’ open the way to potential obesity treatment
Fat cells are filled with droplets coated by molecules that act like hotel doormen: These ‘doormen’ control cellular access for…
Medical News Today: What is the autonomic nervous system?
The autonomic nervous system is a complex network of cells that control the body’s internal state. Read on to discover…