Researchers have identified a genetic mutation that causes congenital malformations of the kidney and urinary…
Month: July 2013
Uncovering a healthier remedy for chronic pain
Physicians and patients who are wary of addiction to pain medication and opioids may soon…
Unattractive people more likely to be bullied at work
It’s common knowledge that high school can be a cruel environment where attractive students are…
Poor sleep in pregnancy can disrupt the immune system and cause birth-related complications
Poor sleep quality and quantity during pregnancy can disrupt normal immune processes and lead to…
Probiotic bacterium lessens severity of Salmonella infections by hoarding iron
Microbiologists have learned how a probiotic bacterium used to treat irritable bowel syndrome can soothe…
Study first to identify heart attack-causing plaque in living patients
Scientists may be closer to predicting who is at risk for a heart attack, according…
Nano drug crosses blood-brain tumor barrier, targets brain-tumor cells and blood vessels
The blood-brain barrier protects the brain from poisons but also prevents drugs from reaching brain…
The best defense against catastrophic storms: Mother Nature, researchers say
Researchers say that natural habitats such as dunes and reefs are the best protection against…
Splitting donated livers shown to be safe, allowing doctors to save two lives from single organ, study suggests
Split liver transplantation carries no increased risk of failure in either recipient, allowing surgeons to…
Compound discovered at sea shows potency against anthrax
Scientists have discovered anthracimycin, a new chemical compound from an ocean microbe that could one…