New research from cardiologists suggests a possible gender disparity in how patients are referred for…
Month: June 2011
The cellular root of colorectal cancers?
Researchers have found a marker called ABCB5 that both tags a small proportion of cells…
Unraveling the complex genetics of autism
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are devastating developmental disorders characterized by altered social interactions and behavior….
Many genetic keys needed to unlock autism, researchers discover
Hundreds of small genetic variations are associated with autism spectrum disorders, including an area of…
Autism study validates importance of spontaneous causal mutations and sheds new light on gender skew
A clinically extensive and mathematically powerful study of 1000 families with one autistic child and…
Membrane protein mystery solved: May lead to better treatments for people with learning deficits
A research team has solved a 25-year mystery that may lead to better treatments for…
MyCare — the ‘card’ that could save your life
It looks like a credit card. It slips into a wallet or purse — but…
Scale helps to measure the utility of genetic counseling in tackling fear of cancer
When a person has a family history of cancer, their worry about developing the disease…
Treating children’s eye infections without surgery
Researchers report that medical management may be preferred over surgery for children with orbital cellulitis,…
Rosetta comet probe starts years-long space hibernation
The final command placing the European Space Agency’s Rosetta comet-chaser into deep-space hibernation was sent…