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Neuroscientists identify circuit for brain's statistical inference about motion

As the eye tracks a bird flying past, the muscles that pan the eyeballs to keep the target in focus set their pace not only on the speed they see, but also on a reasonable estimate of the speed they expect from having watched birds before.

18 Sep 2018

Babies exposed to higher levels of organochlorine compounds in womb may have worse lung function

Babies exposed to higher levels of organochlorine compounds in the womb go on to have worse lung function in childhood, according to new research presented today at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

18 Sep 2018

Brigham Genomic Medicine program unravels 30 medical mysteries

A table in a recently published paper tells the story of 30 families who have, sometimes after years of searching, finally received an answer about the condition that has plagued one or more family members.

18 Sep 2018

Researchers use CRISPR to identify gene that helps cells resist flavivirus infection

UT Southwestern researchers today report the first use of CRISPR genome-wide screening to identify a gene that helps cells resist flavivirus infection. That nasty class of pathogens includes West Nile virus, dengue fever, Zika virus, and yellow fever.

18 Sep 2018

More women veterans with chronic pain use CIH therapies than men

A recent major shift in practice by the Veterans Health Administration now means that complementary and integrative health therapies such as meditation, yoga and acupuncture are increasingly being offered to VA patients as non-drug approaches for pain management and related conditions, says Elizabeth Evans, an epidemiology researcher in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

18 Sep 2018

Silicone breast implants may increase risk of rare adverse outcomes in women

Women receiving silicone breast implants may be at increased risk of several rare adverse outcomes compared to the general population, reports a study in Annals of Surgery.

18 Sep 2018

Concern over fussy eating prompts parents to use non-responsive feeding practices

Although fussy eating is developmentally normal and transient phase for most children, the behavior can be stressful for parents.

18 Sep 2018

Two-minute bursts of in-class exercise breaks do not disrupt learning and teaching

As childhood obesity rates rise and physical education offerings dwindle, elementary schools keep searching for ways to incorporate the federally mandated half-hour of physical activity into the school day.

18 Sep 2018

Study provides insights into development of special-purpose cosmetic products

A research team, affiliated with UNIST has examined the rates of liquid penetration on rough or patterned surfaces, especially those with pores or cavities.

18 Sep 2018

Smart textile-based soft robotic exosuit helps wearers save energy and traverse difficult terrain

In the future, smart textile-based soft robotic exosuits could be worn by soldiers, fire fighters and rescue workers to help them traverse difficult terrain and arrive fresh at their destinations so that they can perform their respective tasks more effectively.

18 Sep 2018

ASPREE trial explores whether low dose aspirin can prolong good health in elderly people

The ASPREE trial of more than 19,000 participants in Australia and the US is the largest and most comprehensive study to look at whether the many millions of older people around the world who take (100mg) low dose aspirin to preserve good health are deriving any benefit by doing so.

18 Sep 2018

UNIST and Ulsan initiate research collaboration to develop human organs-on-chips

UNIST and Ulsan will initiate a research collaboration to develop human organs-on-chips in hoping to reduce the time and cost for new drug discovery.

18 Sep 2018

Sleep apnea, congenital heart disease in hospitalized infants strongly associated with death

Infants often aren't screened for sleep apnea, but a new study suggests the disorder may be tied to an increased risk of death in infants with congenital heart disease.

17 Sep 2018

Investigational nasal influenza vaccine tested in children and teens

An early-stage clinical trial testing the safety and immune-stimulating ability of an experimental nasal influenza vaccine in healthy 9- to 17-year-old children and teens has begun enrolling participants at a Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit site at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.

17 Sep 2018

Children's National and NIAID launch pediatric clinical research partnership

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, and Children's National Health System, a pediatric academic medical center in Washington, D.C., have launched a clinical research partnership devoted to treating and preventing allergic, immunologic and infectious diseases in children.

17 Sep 2018

Research News and Research

Neuroscientists identify circuit for brain's statistical inference about motion

Babies exposed to higher levels of organochlorine compounds in womb may have worse lung function

Brigham Genomic Medicine program unravels 30 medical mysteries

Researchers use CRISPR to identify gene that helps cells resist flavivirus infection

More women veterans with chronic pain use CIH therapies than men

Silicone breast implants may increase risk of rare adverse outcomes in women

Concern over fussy eating prompts parents to use non-responsive feeding practices

Two-minute bursts of in-class exercise breaks do not disrupt learning and teaching

Study provides insights into development of special-purpose cosmetic products

Smart textile-based soft robotic exosuit helps wearers save energy and traverse difficult terrain

ASPREE trial explores whether low dose aspirin can prolong good health in elderly people

UNIST and Ulsan initiate research collaboration to develop human organs-on-chips

Sleep apnea, congenital heart disease in hospitalized infants strongly associated with death

Investigational nasal influenza vaccine tested in children and teens

Children's National and NIAID launch pediatric clinical research partnership

Epidural stimulation aids in recovery of individuals with spinal cord injury

New research on sperm quality updates advice for couples trying to conceive

Study confirms link between use of muscle relaxants and respiratory complications

Machine learning program could distinguish between two lung cancer types

Women with undiagnosed STIs may be at greater risk of negative premenstrual symptoms

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