Is the online giant of retail also looking to conquer physical stores? Amazon has been…
Month: May 2017
Breast cancers found by mammography do not regress if left untreated
Breast cancers detected by mammography screening do not spontaneously disappear or regress if left untreated,…
Risk of heart transplant rejection reduced by desensitising patient antibodies
The risk of heart transplant rejection can be reduced by desensitising patient antibodies, according to…
Silent seizures recorded in the hippocampus of two patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Investigators have identified silent, seizure-like activity in the hippocampus — a brain structure significantly affected…
Is alternate-day fasting more effective for weight loss?
Alternate day fasting regimens have increased in popularity because some patients find it difficult to…
Gauging 5-year outcomes after concussive blast traumatic brain injury
Most wartime traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are mild but the long-term clinical effects of these…
The mysterious powers of spider silks
Spider silks, ounce for ounce, can be stronger than steel, and much more tough and…
New model could speed up colon cancer research
Using the CRISPR gene editing system, researchers have shown they can generate colon tumors in…
Ill-gotten gains are worth less in the brain
The brain responds less to money gained from immoral actions than money earned decently, reveals…
It’s all in the math: New tool provides roadmap for cell development
Researchers have created a new tool, based on the principles of topology, to generate a…