Medical imaging radiation linked to small cancer risk in children
A recent study links exposure to radiation from medical imaging to a small-but-significant risk of blood cancers among…
Researchers uncover how chromosome crossovers protect fertility
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things – including a crucial…
Management of acute mastoiditis in children: a retrospective analysis | Italian Journal of Pediatrics
AM and CAM were uncommon but severe complications of AOM, particularly in children. To date, no universally accepted…
New recommendations aim to identify children with familial hypercholesterolemia
The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, announced the online publication of recommendations from a…
New screening method boosts efficiency and accuracy of CAST genome editing
Natural systems such as CRISPR-associated transposons (CASTs) offer a targetable, one-step way to edit genomes. However, adapting them…
Understanding how lipids activate LC3-associated phagocytosis
LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles. It plays a…
Mo Willems on why the pigeon only ever has one eye.
Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. Mo Willems…
Inflammatory cells drive lung underdevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third…
Scientists Turn to Stem Cells to Uncover Genetic Cause of Deadly Childhood Brain Cancer
Newswise — Australian scientists will use advanced stem cell technology to uncover the genetic drivers of diffuse midline…
The genius picture book with a killer final twist.
Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. Sophie Blackall…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
New research aims to use eyedrops to lower lifetime risk of nearsightedness complications
For the first time, researchers are leading a national study to see if the onset of nearsightedness can…