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Single infusion of wildtype HSPCs halts cellular damage caused by neuromuscular disorder in mice

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that a single infusion of wildtype hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) into a mouse model of Friedreich's ataxia (FA) measurably halted cellular damage caused by the degenerative disease.

25 Oct 2017

Higher amounts of physical activity linked to healthier blood biomarkers, study finds

It is well known that being physically active may lower risks of many diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. In this study, the scientists studied the link between various measures of exercise and eight biomarkers that have previously related to several chronic diseases.

25 Oct 2017

New flu forecasting tool makes better predictions by factoring evolution of virus

Each year, public health officials monitor the spread of influenza to identify which flu strains need to go into that year's vaccines and where outbreaks will occur. But it can be difficult to predict how bad a particular flu season will be until people actually start getting sick.

25 Oct 2017

Mother or mother-in-law in household associated with lesser number of kids

Until now evolutionary biologists have assumed that the presence of a woman's mother or her mother in law in the household increases the woman's number of children and, thus, the grandmother's number of grandchildren. Furthermore, it was assumed that women frequently move to the families and households of their husbands.

25 Oct 2017

Researchers use machine learning to identify illegal selling of opioids on Twitter

Using advanced machine learning, a cross disciplinary team of University of California San Diego researchers developed technology that mined Twitter to identify entities illegally selling prescription opioids online.

25 Oct 2017

Cassava could partially replace wheat flour in bread to prevent scarcity

In coming decades, the rise in global temperatures owing to climate change may hinder the production of wheat in many temperate regions where the crop is grown today. The raw material for bread, one of the world's most consumed foods, may become scarce and more expensive as a result.

25 Oct 2017

Young hockey players may show post-concussion brain changes even after they return to play

Young hockey players who have suffered concussions may still show changes in the white matter of the brain months after being cleared to return to play, researchers at Western University have found through sophisticated Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques.

25 Oct 2017

Direct application of immune cells accelerates healing of acute, chronic wounds in mice

A Massachusetts General Hospital research team has found a surprising potential solution to a persistent clinical problem - the healing of chronic wounds. In their report published in Wound Repair and Regeneration, the investigators from the MGH Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center describe how application of mature B lymphocytes - the immune cells best known for producing antibodies - greatly accelerated the healing of acute and chronic wounds in both diabetic and nondiabetic mice.

25 Oct 2017

Scientists discover how immune cells clear the way for nerve regeneration after injury

Immune cells are normally associated with fighting infection but in a new study, scientists have discovered how they also help the nervous system clear debris, clearing the way for nerve regeneration after injury.

25 Oct 2017

Researchers find rare genetic variants that may help explain longevity in some CF patients

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder caused by genetic mutations that disrupt the normal movement of chloride in and out of cells. Among other health problems, cystic fibrosis compromises the lungs' ability to fight infection and breathe efficiently, making it the most lethal genetic disease in the Caucasian population. Patients have an average lifespan of just 30 to 40 years.

25 Oct 2017

UCLA researchers precisely stimulate the brain to enhance recollection of distinct memories

Neuroscientists at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA have discovered precisely where and how to electrically stimulate the human brain to enhance people's recollection of distinct memories. People with epilepsy who received low-current electrical pulses showed a significant improvement in their ability to recognize specific faces and ignore similar ones.

25 Oct 2017

Study: Medicare patients in low-income U.S. counties may be at risk of incurring high out-of-pocket costs

When Medicare beneficiaries are admitted to the hospital, their care is normally covered by Part A benefits with a fixed deductible. However, when the hospital stay is "for observation," Part B benefits take over, bringing with them cost-sharing and potentially large out-of-pocket expenses.

25 Oct 2017

New study hopes to shed light on mechanism behind epileptic and non-epileptic seizures

Seizures are a common result of traumatic brain injury, especially in military veterans. A new study funded by the DOD, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, and conducted in Providence RI and Birmingham AL hopes to shed new light on the mechanism behind seizures associated with post-traumatic epilepsy and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures.

25 Oct 2017

Continuous EEG can be more reliable way to identify infants at risk for brain injury

Continuously recording the brain's electrical signals and examining how those impulses evolve over time is a more reliable way to identify infants at risk for brain injury, compared with doing snapshot evaluations, according to a prospective cohort study led by Children's National Health System research-clinicians.

25 Oct 2017

Study shows feasibility of home monitoring to detect heart arrhythmias in developing fetuses

As reported in the Journal of Perinatology, researchers from Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) recently confirmed that it is feasible for at-risk pregnant women to use commercially-available Doppler fetal heart rate monitors for home monitoring to detect heart arrhythmias in their developing fetuses.

25 Oct 2017

Triclosan may stick to toothbrushes, creating hidden route of exposure

In September, a ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels and wipes went into effect in the U.S. But the antibacterial ingredient is still allowed in toothpastes for its reported ability to reduce gum inflammation, plaque and cavities.

25 Oct 2017

Study finds high levels of methylmercury in infant rice cereals

Eating large amounts of certain fish can expose consumers to methylmercury, which can potentially cause health problems. But recent research has shown that rice grown in polluted conditions can also have raised levels.

25 Oct 2017

Pre-clinical study reports promising step forward in search for non-addictive painkillers

A pre-clinical study led by Indiana University scientists reports a promising step forward in the search for pain relief methods without the addictive side effects behind the country's current opioid addiction crisis.

25 Oct 2017

UH professors developing new home test kit for kidney nephritis

With a four-year $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, two University of Houston engineering professors are developing a home test kit for kidney nephritis, or inflammation, in patients who have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

25 Oct 2017

Developmental abnormality discovered in babies linked to SIDS

International research involving the University of Adelaide has uncovered a developmental abnormality in babies - especially in premature babies and in boys - that for the first time has been directly linked to cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

25 Oct 2017

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Single infusion of wildtype HSPCs halts cellular damage caused by neuromuscular disorder in mice

Higher amounts of physical activity linked to healthier blood biomarkers, study finds

New flu forecasting tool makes better predictions by factoring evolution of virus

Mother or mother-in-law in household associated with lesser number of kids

Researchers use machine learning to identify illegal selling of opioids on Twitter

Cassava could partially replace wheat flour in bread to prevent scarcity

Young hockey players may show post-concussion brain changes even after they return to play

Direct application of immune cells accelerates healing of acute, chronic wounds in mice

Scientists discover how immune cells clear the way for nerve regeneration after injury

Researchers find rare genetic variants that may help explain longevity in some CF patients

UCLA researchers precisely stimulate the brain to enhance recollection of distinct memories

Study: Medicare patients in low-income U.S. counties may be at risk of incurring high out-of-pocket costs

New study hopes to shed light on mechanism behind epileptic and non-epileptic seizures

Continuous EEG can be more reliable way to identify infants at risk for brain injury

Study shows feasibility of home monitoring to detect heart arrhythmias in developing fetuses

Triclosan may stick to toothbrushes, creating hidden route of exposure

Study finds high levels of methylmercury in infant rice cereals

Pre-clinical study reports promising step forward in search for non-addictive painkillers

UH professors developing new home test kit for kidney nephritis

Developmental abnormality discovered in babies linked to SIDS

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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