Although the field of urology remains largely male dominated, the proportion of female physicians specializing…
Month: January 2016
Irradiation preserves blueberry, grape quality
Scientists monitored the effects of irradiation on the quality of three varieties of blueberries and…
Levetiracetam shows promise for treatment of feline audiogenic reflex seizures
New findings about the treatment of the syndrome of feline audiogenic reflex seizures (FARS) have…
First ever digital geologic map of Alaska
A new digital geologic map of Alaska is being released providing land users, managers and…
Racial disparities in kidney transplantation rates eased by new allocation system
Year-old changes to the system that distributes deceased donor kidneys nationwide have significantly boosted transplantation…
DNA repair enzyme identified as a potential brain cancer drug target
When they removed Dicer from preclinical models of medulloblastoma, a common type of brain cancer…
Why white, older men are more likely to die of suicide
An important factor in white men’s psychological brittleness and vulnerability to suicide once they reach…
Antidepressant drug linked with increased risk of birth defects when taken in early pregnancy
Using paroxetine — a medication prescribed to treat conditions including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and…
Changes in brain connectivity protect against developing bipolar disorder
Naturally occurring changes in brain wiring can help patients at high genetic risk of developing…
Researchers track eye movements to improve visual searches
Researchers are mimicking high-stakes visual search scenarios in the lab to gauge performances of independent…