Prescription opioid overdose, abuse, and dependence carries high costs for American society, with an estimated…
Month: September 2016
Researchers find proliferating cells in normal, diseased corneal endothelium
For the first time, researchers have identified rapidly proliferating cells (known as “neural crest-derived progenitor…
To image or not?
A Library of Evidence has now been launched, a free, publicly accessible online resource to…
Mucosa forms special immunological memory
If a vaccine is to protect the intestines and other mucous membranes in the body,…
Clinical trial offers hope to restore limb function in man with complete cervical spinal cord injury
Physicians have injected AST-OPC1 (oligodendrocyte progenitor cells), an experimental treatment, into the damaged cervical spine…
A faster, better way to detect salmonella in meat, chicken
Salmonella is the lauding cause of bacteria-associated foodborne illnesses in the United States, according to…
MRI guidance shows promise in delivering stem cell therapies
Working with animals, a team of scientists reports it has delivered stem cells to the…
All polar bears across the Arctic face shorter sea ice season
A new study finds a trend toward earlier sea ice melt in the spring and…
New insights into the impacts of ocean acidification
A new study offers clues to the potential impact of ocean acidification deep-sea, shell-forming organisms….
Predicting the severity of multiple sclerosis
Cells in the immune system of patients with multiple sclerosis behave differently from those of…