Brain tumors are the leading cause of non-accidental death in children in Canada, but little is known about when these…
Researchers discover novel cancer pathway, opening new treatment options
Researchers have broken new ground in the understanding of the MDM2 gene — which is often overexpressed in cancer —…
Denisovan Jawbone Discovered in a Cave in Tibet
Until now, fossils of the ancient human species had been found in just one Siberian cave. The discovery suggests that…
Denisovan Jawbone Discovered in a Cave in Tibet
Until now, fossils of the ancient human species had been found in just one Siberian cave. The discovery suggests that…
Here’s how cancer hijacks wound healing to create its own blood supply
Researchers have shed light on how cancers hijack the body’s natural wound-healing response to grow and spread.
The new ‘runner’s high’? Some often mix weed, workouts
A study of cannabis users in states where it’s legal found 82% use the drug before and/or after exercise, with…
Changing climate may affect animal-to-human disease transfer
Climate change could affect occurrences of diseases like bird-flu and Ebola, with environmental factors playing a larger role than previously…
Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
A study in mice shows that selectively removing cells that are no longer dividing from the brains of mice with…
Half a face enough for recognition technology
Facial recognition technology works even when only half a face is visible, researchers have found.
How both mother and baby genes affect birth weight
The largest study of its kind has led to new insights into the complex relationships surrounding how mothers’ and babies’…