DNA analysis of colorectal polyps improves diagnosis and treatment
In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.…
Researchers develop automatic tool to prevent hip dislocation in children with Cerebral Palsy
Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool, together with Manchester Imaging Ltd, (a local company that specialises…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Perfectionism and competitive sports practice associated with risk of exercise addiction
Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and without…
Innovative Neuromorphic Vision Sensors (INVISIONS) workshop
Join us on 5 and 6 February for the Innovative Neuromorphic Vision Sensors (INVISIONS) workshop organised by the…
10 Minutes of Intensive Workout Can Trigger Powerful Anti-Cancer Effects: New Study
Credit: Fitsum Admasu Those brief, intense workouts you’ve heard about that boost fitness might also help fight certain…
Study uncovers a neural brake that limits motivation during unpleasant situations
Background Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report…
Study reveals how tuberculosis exploits immune defenses to promote infection
Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis(TB)…
Durvalumab extends survival in small cell lung cancer but raises cost concerns
A new study suggests that the immune checkpoint inhibitor, durvalumab, may offer new treatment options for patients living…
Active mechanical forces drive how bacteria switch swimming direction
Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of…
Scientists identify a molecular switch that controls water flow in the gut
Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how…
Crumb Rubber Decays Into a Dangerous Chemical Cocktail
If you grew up in America — or much of the rest of the world — in the…