Using a novel form of gene therapy, scientists have managed to restore partial hearing and…
Month: January 2017
Scientists unveil new form of matter: Time crystals
Normal crystals, likes diamond, are an atomic lattice that repeats in space, but physicists recently…
Overuse of chemotherapy among younger patients with colon cancer, findings suggest
Young and middle-aged patients with colon cancer are nearly two to eight times more likely…
Human-pig ‘chimera embryos’ detailed
Embryos that are about 0.001% human could lead to human organs being grown in animals.
Why do we need large population studies?
Recently, both the US and UK had to shelve plans to start large population studies….
Antioxidants get small: Molecular compounds mimic effective graphene agents, show potential for therapies
New single-molecule compounds that are efficient antioxidants in their own right help scientists understand how…
New space weather model helps simulate magnetic structure of solar storms
A new model is mapping out the path of coronal mass ejections as they travel…
Gene therapy for Pompe disease effective in mice, poised for human trials
After decades investigating a rare, life-threatening condition that cripples the muscles, researchers have developed a…
Study in teens shows that brain responses to rewards are linked to pain sensitivity
Patterns of brain responses to rewards are a significant predictor of pain symptoms — a…
Laparoscopic anti-reflux operation for GERD linked to fewer postoperative complications
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as GERD, who undergo laparoscopic anti-reflux operations compared with…