IgG4-related disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting millions and has no established cure. Previous research indicates that T cells, a…
Can good sleep patterns offset genetic susceptibility to heart disease and stroke?
A pioneering new study found that even if people had a high genetic risk of heart disease or stroke, healthy…
Different mutations in a single gene can wreak many types of havoc in brain cells
Researchers have found that different mutations in a single gene can have myriad effects on a person’s health, suggesting that…
Parental coaching adolescents through peer stress
During early adolescence, especially the transition to middle school, kids face a number of challenges both socially and academically. Parents…
Are herpes virus infections linked to Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers refute the link between increased levels of herpes virus and Alzheimer’s disease.
New mechanism in childhood kidney cancer
A problem in reader proteins that identify which gene is up for expression may cause normal cells to turn malignant…
Dogs process numerical quantities in similar brain region as humans
The results of a new canine numerosity study suggests that a common neural mechanism has been deeply conserved across mammalian…
A new way to optimize sleep and light exposure can reduce jet lag and improve alertness
Researchers explain how they have developed and demonstrated a series of algorithms that can analyze biometric information recorded by a…
Old drug offers new hope for children with devastating disorder
A drug that once helped obese adults lose weight, withdrawn from the market due to heart risks, may be safe…
Gadget of the Year: The Toaster Oven
They keep getting smarter and more powerful. We compared an internet-connected toaster oven and an old-fashioned one side by side.