Researchers have identified a molecular signal, known as ‘neuregulin-1,’ which drives and enables the spinal…
Month: March 2016
New role of environment in multiple sclerosis revealed
Environmental factors may be playing a greater role in the onset of multiple sclerosis than…
Bariatric surgery better than intensive lifestyle, drug interventions at reversing diabetes in mildly to moderately obese patients
Bariatric surgery (also known as obesity surgery) is much more effective than an intensive lifestyle/medication…
In-car breathalyzers for DUI offenders curb drunk-driving deaths by 15 percent
State laws that require drivers who’ve been convicted of drunk driving to pass a breathalyzer-type…
How kappa opioid receptors drive anxiety
A cellular mechanism has been discovered by which kappa opioid receptors (KORs) drive anxiety. These…
Successful mentoring programs begin with focus, training
‘Intentionally brief’ middle school mentoring programs yielded better grades, fewer absences, report investigators at the…
New technique wipes out unwanted data
Machine learning systems are everywhere. They predict the weather, forecast earthquakes, provide recommendations based on…
Biodiesel from sugarcane more economical than soybean
America’s oil consumption far exceeds that of every other country in the world. What’s more,…
Rare form of diabetes may require alternate treatment
Patients with a rare, genetic form of diabetes often are misdiagnosed as having type 2…
Divided parties rarely win presidential elections, study finds
New research shows that a divided party could mean a difference of 4 to 5…