Many individuals have been falsely accused of a crime based, at least in part, on…
New study quadruples known genetic risk factors for Fuchs dystrophy
Researchers discovered three novel genetic mutations associated with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, the most common…
What’s a knot — and what’s not — in genomic mapping
Genome mapping complements DNA sequencing, offering insight into huge, intact molecules between 150,000 and 1…
Potential number of organ donors after euthanasia in Belgium
An estimated 10 percent of all patients undergoing euthanasia in Belgium could potentially donate at…
Spinal manipulation treatment for low back pain associated with modest improvement in pain, function
Among patients with acute low back pain, spinal manipulation therapy was associated with modest improvements…
Antarctic penguin colony repeatedly decimated by volcanic eruptions
One of the largest colonies of gentoo penguins in Antarctica was decimated by volcanic eruptions…
26 novel genes linked to intellectual disability
26 new genes have now been linked to intellectual disability. Currently most patients with intellectual…
Mechanism that regulates acoustic habituation identified
Most people will startle when they hear an unexpected loud sound. The second time they…
Wiring of the ‘little brain’ linked to multiple forms of mental illness
Nearly half of people with one mental illness also experience another mental illness at the…
Team tackles mysterious disease afflicting wild and captive snakes
Biologists and veterinarians across the central and eastern United States are calling on researchers to…