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Vapers exhibit similar chemical changes in their genome as smokers

Biologically important changes in DNA seen in smokers are also being found in people who vape, according to a new study published in the journal Epigenetics.

12 Feb 2020

DIY assistive technology prototypes can help people with disabilities to communicate

Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County have developed do-it-yourself assistive technology prototypes that are revolutionizing how people with disabilities can access tools that will help them interact with the world.

11 Feb 2020

Coronavirus app detects if you’ve been exposed

The novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) can spread rapidly, with at least a thousand new infections and a hundred of deaths each day. The epicenter of the outbreak, Wuhan in China, has been locked down since the peak of the outbreak. Now, Chinese officials say they’ve developed a new coronavirus app that tracks people and alerts them if they have been in close contact with the deadly virus.

11 Feb 2020

Using synthetic cell scaffolds to replace animal testing in cancer research

In the field of cancer research, the idea that scientists can disrupt cancer growth by changing the environment in which cancerous cells divide is growing in popularity. The primary way researchers have tested this theory is to conduct experiments using animals.

11 Feb 2020

Implementing cancer education in school curriculum could pay off in the long run

A new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that implementing cancer education curricula in middle and high schools may improve cancer literacy in Kentuckians and ultimately help reduce cancer rates.

10 Feb 2020

Study finds increase in teens identifying as LGBQ, but suicide attempts remain high

A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds that the proportion of high school students identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning (LGBQ) doubled from 2009 to 2017, while the LGBQ teen rate of attempted suicide went from five times the rate for their straight peers to nearly four times the rate.

10 Feb 2020

OU researchers awarded NASA grant to better understand emerging infectious disease threats

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Oklahoma has been awarded a $730,000 grant from NASA to better understand emerging infectious disease threats in the region of Central Asia, including the 2019 novel coronavirus that is spreading from China.

9 Feb 2020

Routine screenings prevent most cervical cancers

Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women worldwide, but most American women can prevent it by being screened with tests that detect human papillomaviruses (HPV).

9 Feb 2020

Understanding the genetic background of idiopathic ketotic hypoglycemia

Lisa is two years old. She often gets uneasy--shaking and sweating--especially in the morning. She vomits and refuses to eat. Her mother, Karoline, knows she has to act before Lisa starts to deteriorate.

9 Feb 2020

Centenary Institute’s cancer researcher offers sage advice for aspiring female scientists

Dr. Jessamy Tiffen, a senior member of the Centenary Institute’s Melanoma Immunology and Oncology Program has some sage advice for aspiring female scientists in advance of this year’s ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’.

7 Feb 2020

Longer commute time associated with greater exposure to carcinogens in car seats

The longer your commute, the more you're exposed to a chemical flame retardant that is a known carcinogen and was phased out of furniture use because it required a Proposition 65 warning label in California.

7 Feb 2020

Neurons critical for learning and forming memories found to be synchronized

The phrase "Pavlov's dogs" has long evoked images of bells, food and salivating dogs. Even though this tried-and-true model of repetitive patterns mimics a variety of learning processes, what happens on a cellular level in the brain isn't clear.

6 Feb 2020

Study compiles data on female homicide victims in Spain

In a groundbreaking study, research carried out between the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and the University of Lausanne has compiled data on homicide victims in Spain, disaggregated by gender, from 1910 to 2014.

6 Feb 2020

PFAS associated with greater tooth decay in children

Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to get cavities, according to a new study by West Virginia University School of Dentistry researchers.

6 Feb 2020

UCLA research takes a stand against extended sitting

In many workplaces, standing desks and walking meetings are addressing the health dangers of sitting too long each day, but for universities, the natural question is how to make such adjustments for classrooms.

6 Feb 2020

The Pre-Med’s Guide to Applying to Medical School

News-Medical speaks to Elisabeth Fassas about the process and struggles of getting into medical school, in which she has recently published in her book, Making Pre-Med Count.

6 Feb 2020

UMass Lowell researcher receives $2.48 million grant to develop advances in home care safety

A UMass Lowell researcher has been awarded a $2.48 million grant to develop advances in safety for home care aides and clients that will keep pace with an aging population, advances in technology and other factors that are rapidly changing the field.

5 Feb 2020

Tanning study results often depend on funding source

A new study shows that industry-funded studies on the health impacts of indoor tanning have a greater probability of favorable results, compared to those funded by other sources. The study, published in the the British Medical Journal on February 2020, raises the possibility of biased scientific reporting which could potentially be harmful to patients and to medical science, in the long run.

4 Feb 2020

Beyond burnout: Docs decry ‘moral injury’ from financial pressures of health care

Dr. Keith Corl was working in a Las Vegas emergency room when a patient arrived with chest pain. The patient, wearing his street clothes, had a two-minute exam in the triage area with a doctor, who ordered an X-ray and several other tests.

4 Feb 2020

Fragrances can enhance learning during sleep, shows new study

Effortless learning during sleep is the dream of many people. The supportive effect of smells on learning success when presented both during learning and sleep was first proven in an extensive sleep laboratory study.

31 Jan 2020

Students News and Research

Vapers exhibit similar chemical changes in their genome as smokers

DIY assistive technology prototypes can help people with disabilities to communicate

Coronavirus app detects if you’ve been exposed

Using synthetic cell scaffolds to replace animal testing in cancer research

Implementing cancer education in school curriculum could pay off in the long run

Study finds increase in teens identifying as LGBQ, but suicide attempts remain high

OU researchers awarded NASA grant to better understand emerging infectious disease threats

Routine screenings prevent most cervical cancers

Understanding the genetic background of idiopathic ketotic hypoglycemia

Centenary Institute’s cancer researcher offers sage advice for aspiring female scientists

Longer commute time associated with greater exposure to carcinogens in car seats

Neurons critical for learning and forming memories found to be synchronized

Study compiles data on female homicide victims in Spain

PFAS associated with greater tooth decay in children

UCLA research takes a stand against extended sitting

The Pre-Med’s Guide to Applying to Medical School

UMass Lowell researcher receives $2.48 million grant to develop advances in home care safety

Tanning study results often depend on funding source

Beyond burnout: Docs decry ‘moral injury’ from financial pressures of health care

Fragrances can enhance learning during sleep, shows new study

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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