Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, or JIA, is the most common form of childhood arthritis. It appears…
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Researchers uncover risks of some herbal medicines for cancer patients
Nearly two-thirds of the herbal medicines used by cancer patients in the Middle East have…
Rap music, adolescent sexual initiation mediated by perceived peer behavior, say researchers
When middle school youth listen to rap music for three or more hours each day,…
Mouse model used to study craniofacial disorders
An effective and reliable technique for studying high-arched palate has been developed using a mouse…
Discovery of a fast radio burst reveals ‘missing matter’ in the universe
An international research team used a combination of radio and optical telescopes to identify the…
Pulsar web could detect low-frequency gravitational waves
The recent detection of gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) came from…
Black holes banish matter into cosmic voids
We live in a universe dominated by unseen matter, and on the largest scales, galaxies…
What will emerging genetic tools for mitochondrial DNA replacement mean for patients?
Sophisticated prenatal techniques, not yet in clinical practice, offer the potential to prevent a cruel…
Methane leaks across Los Angeles Basin mapped
Hundreds of methane-emitting hot spots have been identified across the Los Angeles Basin, including a…
Using thin or obese avatars in motion-controlled gaming can influence physical activity
A recent study found that gamers using thin avatars showed increased physical activity compared to…