Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves…
Could loss of interest be sign of dementia risk?
Older adults with severe apathy, or lack of interest in usual activities, may have a greater chance of developing dementia…
Novel software assesses phonologial awareness
Understanding sounds in language is a critical building block for child literacy, yet this skill is often overlooked. Researchers have…
Scientists Synthesize Jawbones From Pig Fat
The bones are among the hardest to replace in the body. A trial of the new technique in humans is…
Scientists Synthesize Jawbones From Pig Fat
The bones are among the hardest to replace in the body. A trial of the new technique in humans is…
Scientists Synthesize Jawbones From Pig Fat
The bones are among the hardest to replace in the body. A trial of the new technique in humans is…
A new toolkit for capturing how COVID-19 impacts crime
A new set of assessment tools shows promise in capturing how the COVID-19 pandemic affects patterns of criminal activity.
Virus-mimicking drug helps immune system target cunning cancer cells
Researchers found that a drug that activates the body’s natural defenses by behaving like a virus may also make certain…
Scientists show jet lag conditions impair immune response in mice
Researchers reveal in a mouse study that chronic jet lag alters the microenvironment surrounding tumor cells, making it more favorable…
New study shows about one-third of young people in 43 low- and middle-income countries have lost a sibling before age 25
On average, about a third of women between 15 and 34 years old from 43 low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)…