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Technology better than tape measure for identifying lymphedema risk
on May 24, 2019 at 5:02 pm
New research finds that a special scan measuring lymphatic fluid volume is significantly better than a tape measure at predicting which women […]
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More than a protein factory: A role for ribosomes in regulating human gene expression
on May 24, 2019 at 5:02 pm
Researchers have discovered a new function of ribosomes in human cells that may show the protein-making particle’s role in destroying healthy mRNAs, […]
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Mortality risks among pro athletes
on May 24, 2019 at 5:02 pm
A first-of-its-kind comparison between elite pro athletes suggests higher overall mortality among NFL players compared with MLB players. NFL players […]
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Drug-resistant infections: If you can’t beat ’em, starve ’em, scientists find
on May 24, 2019 at 5:02 pm
To treat Candida albicans, a common yeast that can cause illness in those with weakened immune systems, researchers limited the fungus’ access to […]
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Gut is organized by function, and opportunities for better drug design
on May 24, 2019 at 5:02 pm
New findings provide insights about how the intestine maximizes nutrient uptake, while at the same time protecting the body from potentially […]
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Cancer cells are quick-change artists adapting to their environment
on May 24, 2019 at 3:35 pm
New research shows that cancer cells of glioblastomas — conspicuously aggressive solid brain tumors — manifest developmental plasticity and their […]
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Do you hear what I hear?
on May 24, 2019 at 3:35 pm
A new study found that infants at high risk for autism were less attuned to differences in speech patterns than low-risk infants. The findings […]
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If you could learn every disease your child could possibly develop in life, would you?
on May 24, 2019 at 3:35 pm
Adding genomic sequencing results to traditional newborn screening means a baby could potentially test positive for numerous conditions that might […]
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Simple test can tell if you’re stressed out
on May 24, 2019 at 3:35 pm
Researchers have developed a new test that can easily and simply measure common stress hormones using sweat, blood, urine or saliva. Eventually, they […]
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Shedding light on the burden of dengue in Bangladesh
on May 24, 2019 at 2:27 pm
Dengue, also known as dengue fever, is a viral disease transmitted to humans by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The incidence of dengue is currently […]
