Treating obese pregnant women with a diabetes drug does not stop their babies from being…
Month: July 2015
Cell structure discovery advances understanding of cancer development
A cell structure has been discovered that could help scientists understand why some cancers develop….
New research allows doctors to image dangerous ‘hardening’ of the arteries
A radioactive agent developed in the 1960s to detect bone cancer can be re-purposed to…
Role of microbiota in preventing allergies
The microbiota is involved in many mechanisms, including digestion, vitamin synthesis and host defense. It…
Improved sperm diagnostic test may pinpoint best fertility treatment for couples
The first diagnostic test for sperm RNA based on next-generation sequencing has been developed by…
Smart stuff: IQ of Northwest power grid raised, energy saved
Smart grid technologies and approaches can improve energy efficiency and possibly reduce power costs, according…
Men may feel more threatened by female bosses, research finds
Men are more threatened by female supervisors and become more assertive in advocating for themselves…
Ancestral diets determine vulnerability to type 2 diabetes
The middle classes from developing countries are more susceptible than western Caucasians to obesity, type…
New guideline puts emphasis on patient care in treating hypoparathyroidism
Patients with low levels of calcium and parathyroid hormone in their blood should be investigated…
Blood stem cells in a rush: Velocity determines quality
Acceleration of the G1 phase transit during cell division makes human blood stem cells more…