US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds
The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.
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New dendritic constrictions reveal hidden complexity in neuronal signaling
Neurons receive thousands of signals via tree-like extensions called dendrites. Until now, these dendrites were thought to be relatively smooth cables that conduct electrical signals
Video game offers new insights into autistic perception
People with autism often come at life from a different angle-seeing details others miss, focusing on patterns rather than faces, experiencing heightened or dimmed physical
Targeted nanoparticles strengthen anti-cancer immune responses in tumors
Adelaide University researchers have developed a new way of using mRNA technology to reprogram tumor-supporting immune cells and strengthen the body’s anti-cancer immune response.
Obesity suppresses natural protection against breast cancer growth
A research team at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that obesity prevents a biological process that kills cancerous
Lupus-linked genetic variants may boost antiviral immunity
Why do genetic variants that increase the risk of autoimmune disease remain so common in the population?
Traveler might have exposed many to measles in Massachusetts
A visitor from Texas who was afflicted with measles might have exposed many to the airborne virus while in Massachusetts, health officials announced.
CDC links raw oysters to 64 salmonella cases in 22 states
The CDC said it’s investigating the possibility that the consumption of raw oysters may have infected 64 people across 22 states with salmonella.
Stricter glucose control may affect quality of life in people living with diabetes
New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 –
Distinct EFEMP1 variants cause different forms of vision loss
Scientists identified a new vision condition linked to a gene already connected to a different vision-loss disease. While the previously identified disease causes loss of
Rare cortical neurons actively promote the transition into sleep
What makes the brain fall asleep? For nearly a century, scientists have looked to structures deep within the brain for the answer.
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
Study links heritability and polygenicity across complex human traits
Researchers at the University of Oslo have mapped which parts of our DNA carry the inherited differences behind complex traits and disorders.
Scientists discover tiny protein region that shapes tooth enamel
Tooth enamel looks simple from the outside and consists of a hard, smooth surface built to withstand years of wear.