What happens to a fetus in the womb can affect the brain later in life,…
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Study unveils new way to starve tumors to death
Scientists have exploited a common weak point in cancer cell metabolism, forcing tumor cells to…
New models for validating computational simulations of blood flow and damage in medical devices
A collaborative effort to improve the development of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methodologies for evaluating…
Law aiding infants at risk for hearing loss
A Utah law has led to increased early identification of infants with hearing loss due…
Biologists unlock code regulating most human genes
Molecular biologists have unlocked the code that initiates transcription and regulates the activity of more…
New MRI method aids long-term concussion prognosis
For concussion sufferers, physicians may now be able to predict early on who is more…
Study finds fly growth mimics cancer cells, creating new tool in fight against disease
Scientists who study a molecule known to play a role in certain types of cancers…
Extra letters added to life’s genetic code
Scientists have created bacteria that thrive using an expanded “genetic alphabet”.
Can prostate cancer metastasis be stopped before it starts?
Metastasis, or spread of a tumor from the site of origin to additional organs, causes…
Head injuries in football can cause unexpected consequences years later
Sport-related concussion, particularly in youth athletes, and the ethical implications of risky sports participation for…