A crafty method to identify pancreatic cancer early in its development has been devised by…
Month: February 2017
Prosthetic arm technology detects spinal nerve signals
Scientists have developed sensor technology for a robotic prosthetic arm that detects signals from nerves…
Researchers identify ‘synthetic essentiality’ as novel approach for locating cancer therapy targets
A new method has been found for identifying therapeutic targets in cancers lacking specific key…
Barely educated humans impact bear behavior
The American black bear can rest easier thanks to conservation research. A recent study indicates…
Unearthing immune responses to common drugs
Researchers are a step closer to understanding immune sensitivities to well-known, and commonly prescribed, medications.
New genetic markers for COPD discovered
Investigators describe 13 new genetic regions associated with COPD, including four that have not previously…
Body dysmorphic disorder may be under-diagnosed in patients seeking cosmetic procedures
Plastic surgeons and other cosmetic professionals are familiar with the challenges posed by patients with…
Routinely prescribed antibiotic may not be best for treating severe C. diff infections
Over the past two decades there has been a sharp rise in the number and…
Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf mice, down to a whisper
In the summer of 2015, a team of scientists eported restoring rudimentary hearing in genetically…
Spiny, armored slug reveals ancestry of molluscs
A 480-million-year-old slug-like fossil has been uncovered in Morocco, shedding new light on the evolution…