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Scientists describe how cells 'decide' between pluripotency and differentiation

Induced pluripotent stem cells can turn into any type of cell in the body or remain in their original form. In the current edition of Molecular Cell, scientists from the Helmholtz Zentrum München describe how cells “decide” which of these two directions to take.

3 May 2019

New insight into fast-growing retail and medicinal cannabis industry

Edison Group, the leading investment and research advisory company, has published its sector report analyzing the growing retail and medicinal cannabis industry.

3 May 2019

Novel chemical probe enables live imaging of brain immune cells

Researchers in South Korea and Singapore have, for the first time, developed a chemical probe that enables live-imaging of a type of immune cells in the brain, known as microglia, in a live animal brain.

3 May 2019

High mental well-being associated with more physically active lifestyle in midlife

Men and women with high mental well-being at the age of 42 were more physically active at the age of 50 compared to those who got lower scores in mental well-being at age 42. Different exercise activities are related to the different dimensions of well-being in midlife.

3 May 2019

Elderly survivors of breast, lung, and skin cancers face risk of brain metastasis later in life

Elderly survivors of breast cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma face risk of brain metastasis later in life, and may require extra surveillance in the years following initial cancer treatment.

3 May 2019

Potential stem cell therapies moving from lab bench to clinical application

Stem cell research is leading to potential new therapies to treat disease, with several applications in clinical trials or expected to enter trials in the coming months.

3 May 2019

Sexual orientation development continues long past adolescence into adulthood, finds study

A new study has shown that traditional labels of 'gay', 'bisexual' and 'straight' do not capture the full range of human sexuality, and whether a person is attracted to the same, or opposite sex can change over time.

3 May 2019

Scientists unravel mechanism of action of antitumor drug used to treat glioblastoma

Glioblastoma is an incurable type of brain tumor that is frequently associated with mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor.

3 May 2019

Finnish researchers discover gene mutation that reduces fear, anxiety and increases social interaction

Finnish researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have discovered of a new type of gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction.

3 May 2019

Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation linked with increased risk of hypertension

Prolonged exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation increased the risk of hypertension, according to a study of workers at a nuclear plant in Russia published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension.

3 May 2019

New method could lead to more personalized treatment of advanced prostate cancer

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified blood-based biomarkers that may determine which patients will benefit from continued hormonal therapy for advanced prostate cancer.

3 May 2019

Researchers to examine if a 'snacktivity' approach to physical activity is effective in improving health

Loughborough University is leading a multi-million-pound research program to establish if a 'snacktivity' approach to physical activity, where people are encouraged to undertake short bursts of physical activity throughout the day, is effective in improving people's health.

3 May 2019

Study shows high incidence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus among older adults

More Americans are being diagnosed with eye complications of shingles, but older adults can call the shots on whether they are protected from the painful rash that can cost them their eyesight.

3 May 2019

'Fingerprint' associated with a person's sleep habits may serve as warning sign for heart disease

Chronic short sleep is associated with increased risk of clogged arteries, heart disease, and thus increased morbidity and mortality.

3 May 2019

PPDC announces seed grants to develop medical devices for children

The Pennsylvania Pediatric Medical Device Consortium has announced its latest round of seed grants to companies developing medical devices for children. The Consortium chose four companies from 11 finalists in a competition to receive seed grants of $50,000 each.

3 May 2019

Study maps out the frequency and impact of water polo head injuries

Water polo athletes take note: A new study by University of California, Irvine researchers maps out the frequency of head injuries in the sport and reveals which positions are the most vulnerable.

3 May 2019

New radar system can wirelessly monitor vital signs of patients

A radar system developed at the University of Waterloo can wirelessly monitor the vital signs of patients, eliminating the need to hook them up to any machines.

3 May 2019

$30 million federal grant to accelerate chase for universal influenza vaccine

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will use a $30 million federal grant--the second-largest the center has ever received--to accelerate the chase for one of medicine's most elusive goals: a universal influenza vaccine.

2 May 2019

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Bye-bye, ACA, and hello ‘Medicare-for-all’?

The Department of Justice on Wednesday submitted a brief to a federal appeals court making its case as to why the entire Affordable Care Act should be struck down in the wake of the congressional repeal of the tax penalty for failing to have insurance.

2 May 2019

Research on Reddit identifies risks associated with unproven treatments for opioid addiction

Using advanced machine-learning techniques, Georgia Tech researchers have examined nearly 1.5 million Reddit posts to identify risks associated with several of the most common alternative - and unproven - "treatments" for opioid addiction.

2 May 2019

Research News and Research

Scientists describe how cells 'decide' between pluripotency and differentiation

New insight into fast-growing retail and medicinal cannabis industry

Novel chemical probe enables live imaging of brain immune cells

High mental well-being associated with more physically active lifestyle in midlife

Elderly survivors of breast, lung, and skin cancers face risk of brain metastasis later in life

Potential stem cell therapies moving from lab bench to clinical application

Sexual orientation development continues long past adolescence into adulthood, finds study

Scientists unravel mechanism of action of antitumor drug used to treat glioblastoma

Finnish researchers discover gene mutation that reduces fear, anxiety and increases social interaction

Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation linked with increased risk of hypertension

New method could lead to more personalized treatment of advanced prostate cancer

Researchers to examine if a 'snacktivity' approach to physical activity is effective in improving health

Study shows high incidence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus among older adults

'Fingerprint' associated with a person's sleep habits may serve as warning sign for heart disease

PPDC announces seed grants to develop medical devices for children

Study maps out the frequency and impact of water polo head injuries

New radar system can wirelessly monitor vital signs of patients

$30 million federal grant to accelerate chase for universal influenza vaccine

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Bye-bye, ACA, and hello ‘Medicare-for-all’?

Research on Reddit identifies risks associated with unproven treatments for opioid addiction

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