Microscopic roundworms (nematodes) live like maggots in bacon: They penetrate into the roots of beets,…
Month: September 2015
Disruption of brain-blood barrier might influence progression of Alzheimer’s
More and more data from preclinical and clinical studies strengthen the hypothesis that immune system-mediated…
How more women with earlier Caesarean sections can give birth vaginally next time
In many countries, caesarean section is routinely used if the woman previously gave birth by…
Targeted cancer treatment: New dual strategy halts cell division
A team of researchers has confirmed in a recent study its new concept for the…
Preventing cerebral palsy in preterm infants through dermal monitoring
A potential method of screening for jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), a cause of cerebral palsy and loss…
Doctors warn hikers, other endurance athletes, and medical personnel about the risks of water intoxication
Knowing the warning signs and responding with the right treatment to of water intoxication can…
Blooming microflowers open new electronic frontiers
Artificial microflowers have been developed that self-assemble in water and mimic the natural blooming process,…
Portable, rapid DNA test can detect Ebola, other pathogens
Scientists completed a proof-of-principle study on a real-time blood test based on DNA sequencing that…
Novel tool can identify COPD
A novel approach for the identification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been developed…
HIV patients should be included in early clinical trials of anti-TB drugs
Tuberculosis is the number one cause of death in HIV-infected patients in Africa and a…