A sweeping new set of findings reveals previously unknown details explaining why some neurons in bipolar patients swing between being…
When parents should worry about teen girls’ selfies
Adolescent girls who invest a lot of time in editing and selecting the perfect selfie may feel more body shame…
Boys with inattention-hyperactivity face increased risk for traumatic brain injuries
Researchers show that boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at age 10 have a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in adolescence…
A new way to assess male fertility
Current tests for male fertility include measuring the concentration and motility of spermatozoa. However, other characteristics of sperm, such as…
Weed-derived compounds in Serbian groundwater could contribute to endemic kidney disease
People living in Balkan farming villages along the Danube River have long suffered from a unique type of kidney disease…
Carrots plus sticks: Study looks at what works to reduce low-value care
The old story of a farmer trying to get a stubborn mule to pull a wagon by dangling a carrot…
Lensless on-chip microscopy platform shows slides in full view
Biomedical engineers have demonstrated a lensless on-chip microscopy platform that eliminates several of the most common problems with conventional optical…
CRISPR enhances production of EPO used to treat anemia
EPO, an important drug for treating anemia, can now be produced in higher quantities and with better quality in mammalian…
Fetal balloon treatment for lung-damaging birth defect works best when fetal and maternal care are highly coordinated
Researchers report new evidence that fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a rare but life-threatening, lung-damaging condition, experience a…
MRI findings predict shoulder stiffness for rotator cuff tears
Two MRI findings — joint capsule edema and thickness at the axillary recess, specifically — proved useful in predicting stiff…