A single high dose of radiation that can be delivered directly to the tumor within a few minutes is a…
Urine test could prevent cervical cancer, study finds
Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research.
How the olfactory brain affects memory
How sensory perception in the brain affects learning and memory processes is far from fully understood. Neuroscientists have discovered a…
Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks rises in the United States
According to a new study, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among…
Fecal transplants may be best answer to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Unlike antibiotics, which are destructive by definition, fecal transplants or microbial replacement therapies, repopulate the gut with a diverse group…
Paving the way for innovative treatment of epilepsy
Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis may, after necessary modifications, one day be used…
Caffeine prevents PGE1-induced disturbances in respiratory neural control
Researchers propose PGE exerts adenosine-mediated effects on brainstem mechanisms of respiratory control, which may lead to destabilization of breathing in…
New 3D printed microscope promising for medical diagnostics in developing countries
Researchers have used 3D printing to make an inexpensive and portable high-resolution microscope that is small and robust enough to…
Heavier and taller children are more likely to develop kidney cancer as adults than their average-sized peers
A study of more than 300,000 individuals in Denmark reveals that heavier and taller children are at greater risk than…
New view on the mechanisms of how the brain works
After a series of studies, researchers have shown that not only one part, but most parts of the brain can…