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Whitehead Institute researchers identify cellular mechanisms involved in pre-mouth array formation

Whitehead Institute researchers have identified the pre-mouth array--an area of the developing face in embryonic frogs--that "unzips" to surround the mouth opening. Their work highlights the precision necessary to create the mouth and identifies the cellular mechanisms that drive its formation.

9 Aug 2016

Study finds link between hairstyle choice and level of physical activity among African-American teens

As a childhood obesity expert and black woman, Susan Woolford, M.D., MPH, knows that some girls and women in the black community feel as if they have to choose between their health and their hair.

9 Aug 2016

Commonly-used stroke prevention drug may not control blood clotting over long term

Warfarin prescribed to prevent strokes in atrial fibrillation may not adequately control blood clotting over the long-term, even when patients have been historically stable on the drug, according to a study from the Duke Clinical Research Institute.

9 Aug 2016

Scientists link malfunctioning molecular pathways to specific heart abnormalities in SCA

Patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) develop heart complications and nearly a quarter die a sudden death. Now, researchers have linked malfunctioning molecular pathways to specific heart anomalies in SCA that result from progressive fibrosis and result in sudden death.

9 Aug 2016

Research findings could provide framework for understanding fertilization mechanism

A Japanese research group has determined the crystal structure of the JUNO protein, an egg surface protein essential for fertilization. These structure-based mutational analyses elucidated a mechanism of the interaction between egg (JUNO protein) and sperm (IZUMO1) on a molecular level.

9 Aug 2016

Research finds differences in breast milk of women who gave birth to pre-term infants

About 7 percent of all Danish children are born prematurely. This is of significant im-portance not only to the child's development, but it also affects the mother's body that - unexpectedly - has to produce the necessary nutrition for the newborn baby.

9 Aug 2016

Scientists improve potential weapon to fight against autoimmune disorders

With a trick of engineering, scientists at the Gladstone Institutes improved a potential weapon against inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Their work could one day benefit patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease or organ transplant rejection.

9 Aug 2016

Study shows universal health insurance may mitigate surgical disparities for African Americans

A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital utilized claims data from more than 630,000 patients living in the state of California and found no significant differences in post-operative complications or mortality between African American patients and White patients who were treated in a universally insured military health system.

9 Aug 2016

DASH-style diet could help lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease

People who ate a diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables and low in red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages and sodium were at a significantly lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease over the course of more than two decades, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

9 Aug 2016

Pang receives NSF award to improve ICU management

Guodong (Gordon) Pang has been awarded $150,000 by the National Science Foundation for research that aims to improve discharge predictions within intensive care units (ICUs) and a patient's subsequent flow through the hospital system.

9 Aug 2016

Wolters Kluwer launches Zika Resource Portal to provide up-to-date information on rapidly spreading virus

The Health division of Wolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry, has launched the Zika Resource Portal, a single point of access to trusted clinical knowledge and current information to help healthcare professionals worldwide stay up-to-date on the rapidly spreading virus.

9 Aug 2016

CARRS-Q study shows caffeine combined with bright light can improve driver alertness

Bright light combined with caffeine can improve driving performance and alertness of chronically sleep deprived young drivers, according to a Queensland University of Technology road safety study.

9 Aug 2016

Drug for boosting immune system shows promise as potential new treatment for lupus

A drug originally used to boost the immune system is showing promise as a potential new treatment for lupus, Monash University-led research published today (August 9) shows. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, where the immune system attacks the body's own organs and tissues.

9 Aug 2016

UF/IFAS assistant professor offers tips to help students live healthfully on college campus

When you get to college, and you're trying to eat well, there are so many temptations and challenges -- fast foods and late-night pizza, navigating the dining halls, limited transportation to grocery stores. For most college students, this is the first time living away from home.

9 Aug 2016

Research News and Research

Whitehead Institute researchers identify cellular mechanisms involved in pre-mouth array formation

Study finds link between hairstyle choice and level of physical activity among African-American teens

Commonly-used stroke prevention drug may not control blood clotting over long term

Scientists link malfunctioning molecular pathways to specific heart abnormalities in SCA

Research findings could provide framework for understanding fertilization mechanism

Research finds differences in breast milk of women who gave birth to pre-term infants

Scientists improve potential weapon to fight against autoimmune disorders

Study shows universal health insurance may mitigate surgical disparities for African Americans

DASH-style diet could help lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease

Pang receives NSF award to improve ICU management

Wolters Kluwer launches Zika Resource Portal to provide up-to-date information on rapidly spreading virus

CARRS-Q study shows caffeine combined with bright light can improve driver alertness

Drug for boosting immune system shows promise as potential new treatment for lupus

UF/IFAS assistant professor offers tips to help students live healthfully on college campus

Research findings could lead to development of improved breast cancer drugs

UW Medicine researchers discover new type of neuron in mouse retina

Penn study shows synchronized refill program enhances medication adherence

Financial difficulties increase risk of mental health conditions among university students

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Researchers shed new light on roots of dystonia

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