A new approach to treating people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been shown to reduce inflammation, which has the potential…
How stem cells decide their identity
Several hundred different cell types of the adult human body are formed during embryonic development, starting from just a few…
New treatment triggers self-destruction of pancreatic cancer cells
A new study finds that a small molecule has the ability to induce the self-destruction of pancreatic cancer cells. The…
Pot while pregnant: Doctors urge caution
Daily marijuana use during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of low birth weight, low resistance to infection, decreased…
Australian GPs widely offering placebos
Most Australian GPs have used a placebo in practice at least once, with active placebos (active treatments used primarily to…
One in two homeless people may have experienced a head injury in their lifetime
People who are homeless experience a disproportionately high lifetime prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a new study.
Machine learning that works like a dream
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that classifies the sleep stages of mice with record accuracy. This work may…
Fake news feels less immoral to share when we’ve seen it before
People who repeatedly encounter a fake news item may feel less and less unethical about sharing it on social media,…
Micro implants could restore standing and walking
Researchers are focused on restoring lower-body function after severe spinal injuries using a tiny spinal implant. In new research, the…
Click, click, cook: Online grocery shopping leaves ‘food deserts’ behind
An analysis found that most people in ‘food deserts’ in 8 states would increase their access to healthy, nutritious food…