Using animal models, scientists have discovered how a protein deficiency may be linked to both…
Month: October 2012
Bitter taste receptors regulate upper respiratory defense system
A person’s ability to taste certain bitter flavors is directly related to their ability to…
New rehabilitation research demonstrates functional improvements in patients with spinal cord injuries
A series of rehabilitation studies demonstrate that innovative treatments for individuals with spinal cord injuries…
Recovering ‘bodyguard’ cells in pancreas may restore insulin production in diabetics
T regulatory cells in the pancreatic lymph nodes play important role in diabetes onset and…
Study tests potential new drug to reduce pain and symptoms of endometriosis
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), endometriosis, a gynecological disorder in which cells…
When it comes to treating breast cancer, ‘doing less does more’ for patients, research suggests
Oncologists and researchers are discovering that when it comes to treating breast cancer, “doing less…
Halloween spending hikes reveal our fascination with the macabre
Wake Forest University professor and author, Eric Wilson, explores the reasons adults have made Halloween…
New scanning technology aims to achieve quicker diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, other diseases
Groundbreaking research could lead to Alzheimer’s disease being diagnosed in minutes using a simple brain…
Alpha waves close your mind for distraction, but not continuously, research suggests
Alpha waves were long ignored, but gained interest of brain researchers recently. Electrical activity of…
Negative effects of computerized surveillance at home: Cause of annoyance, concern, anxiety, and even anger
To understand the effects of continuous computerized surveillance on individuals, a Finnish research group instrumented…