An analysis of more than 10,000 gliomas and clinical outcomes found that glioma patients whose tumors were hypermutated actually had…
A gut-to-brain circuit drives sugar preference and may explain sugar cravings
The sensation of sweetness starts on the tongue, but sugar molecules also trip sensors in the gut that directly signal…
Researchers restore sight in mice by turning skin cells into light-sensing eye cells
Researchers have discovered a technique for directly reprogramming skin cells into light-sensing rod photoreceptors used for vision, sidestepping the need…
Prescribing an overdose: A chapter in the opioid epidemic
Research indicates that widespread opioid overprescribing contributed to the opioid epidemic. New research shows that this dangerous trend has apparently…
The retention effect of training
Company training increases the loyalty of its employees. Loyalty also increases if the training improves the employees’ chances on the…
Childhood exposure to parental smoking linked to poorer cognitive function in midlife
A new study shows that exposure to parental smoking in childhood and adolescence is associated with poorer learning ability and…
New textile could keep you cool in the heat, warm in the cold
Imagine a single garment that could adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its wearer cool in the heat of midday…
Alzheimer’s patients may need dosing changes in medicines prescribed for other conditions
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are often prescribed drugs for other conditions — including diabetes or high blood pressure —…
Crohn’s disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in most cases, relapses episodically. As of now, there…
How probiotic Bifidobacteria could help celiac disease patients
Gluten is enemy No. 1 for those with celiac disease, and it’s hard to avoid. Episodes of this chronic autoimmune…