Independent clinical trials have reported safety and efficacy for Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a congenital…
Month: January 2013
Monitoring of immune function in critically ill children with influenza reveals severe immune suppression in non-survivors
Investigators have observed and evaluated critically ill children with influenza to evaluate the relationships between…
Enzyme helps cancer cells avoid genetic instability
Cancer cells are resourceful survivors with plenty of tricks for staying alive. Researchers have uncovered…
Molecular forces are key to proper cell division
New details emerge about a molecular surveillance system that helps detect and correct errors in…
New findings on mortality of individuals with schizophrenia
A new study shows that the average life expectancy of men and women with schizophrenia…
Human-tiger conflict: Are the risks overestimated?
A new study has found a complex web of factors increases perceived risk of tiger…
Scientists describe a ‘new’ type of volcanic eruption
Scientists based in the UK and New Zealand have described a “new” type of volcanic…
Unique software supports behavioural intervention programs
The internet offers users a cost-effective way of accessing information and advice on any health…
Of course the Tooth Fairy’s real: How parents lie in the U.S. and China
Almost everyone teaches their children that lying is always wrong. But the vast majority of…
DNA chip to diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood neuropsychiatric disorder. Yet there is…