In one of the first studies of its kind, a new report finds a large…
Month: September 2015
Finding strength in diversity
Altered or new environmental conditions, such as those brought about by climate change, impose challenges…
Study of leukemias in children living close to heavily used roads
The risk of acute leukemia in children living close to heavily used roads has been…
Lack of attention has made stripe rust a threat to the world’s wheat, report shows
Inconsistent funding for research into the pests and diseases that threaten key crops leaves global…
Silk and ceramics offer hope for long-term repair of joint injuries
Driven by the need to develop more effective therapies requiring less recovery time for common…
A fast cell sorter shrinks to cell phone size
A new lab-on-a-chip cell sorting device based on acoustic waves has been developed by researchers….
Biomarker may predict which HER2-negative breast cancer patients will benefit from targeted therapy
Brief exposure to a targeted therapy can tell doctors which HER2-negative patients will respond —…
Grieving Before Conception May Be a Risk Factor for Infant Mortality
An elevated infant death rate may be linked to mourning experienced by women in the…
Omega-3s are vital for a healthy ocean
The importance of omega-3 fatty acids for the health of the ocean has been revealed…
Patients with type 2 diabetes should be prioritized for obesity surgery
When considering overall costs of healthcare, obese patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those with…