Hyponatremia is a condition of low sodium concentration in the blood. Prolonged overhydration during exercise is the primary cause of…
Bacteria cause problems for genetic research
A puzzling modification of DNA that is typical in bacteria does not occur in humans or other mammals. This has…
A new window into psychosis
A recent study in mice led a team of researchers in Japan to believe that psychosis may be caused by…
Childhood obesity linked to higher risk of anxiety, depression and premature death
Two new studies underscore health risks associated with childhood obesity. Children with obesity have a three times higher risk of…
New technique ‘prints’ cells to create diverse biological environments
With the help of photolithography and programmable DNA, researchers have created a new technique that can rapidly ‘print’ two-dimensional arrays…
Common therapeutic vulnerability for a genetically diverse and deadly leukemia
Scientists have devised a novel drug combination that could treat a particularly deadly form of leukemia, known as blast crisis…
Alzheimer’s disease: Inflammation triggers fatal cycle
An immune reaction in the brain seems to play a major role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In a…
Maggot analysis goes molecular for forensic cases
Maggots on a dead body or wound can help pinpoint when a person or animal died, or when maltreatment began…
How ‘pioneer’ protein turns stem cells into organs
Early on in each cell, a critical protein known as FoxA2 simultaneously binds to both the chromosomal proteins and the…
How to manage cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts share lessons learned from early experiences treating people with cancer during COVID-19 outbreak.