New research finds that a special scan measuring lymphatic fluid volume is significantly better than a tape measure at predicting…
More than a protein factory: A role for ribosomes in regulating human gene expression
Researchers have discovered a new function of ribosomes in human cells that may show the protein-making particle’s role in destroying…
Mortality risks among pro athletes
A first-of-its-kind comparison between elite pro athletes suggests higher overall mortality among NFL players compared with MLB players. NFL players…
Drug-resistant infections: If you can’t beat ’em, starve ’em, scientists find
To treat Candida albicans, a common yeast that can cause illness in those with weakened immune systems, researchers limited the…
Gut is organized by function, and opportunities for better drug design
New findings provide insights about how the intestine maximizes nutrient uptake, while at the same time protecting the body from…
Medical News Today: What causes a loss of taste?
A lost sense of taste is a common symptom, with possible causes ranging from a simple cold to a head…
Medical News Today: This mechanism could be why fermented foods benefit immune health
Scientists find a cell receptor that evolved only in humans and great apes allows a bacterial byproduct of fermented foods…
Cancer cells are quick-change artists adapting to their environment
New research shows that cancer cells of glioblastomas — conspicuously aggressive solid brain tumors — manifest developmental plasticity and their…
Do you hear what I hear?
A new study found that infants at high risk for autism were less attuned to differences in speech patterns than…
If you could learn every disease your child could possibly develop in life, would you?
Adding genomic sequencing results to traditional newborn screening means a baby could potentially test positive for numerous conditions that might…