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KAIST researchers fabricate ultrathin, transparent oxide TFTs for wearable display

With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) era, strong demand has grown for wearable and transparent displays that can be applied to various fields such as augmented reality (AR) and skin-like thin flexible devices.

29 Jul 2016

Study clarifies role of KLF12 in CRC tumor growth

Results of preclinical studies by MUSC investigators reported in the July 2016 issue of PLOS One, demonstrate for the first time that the transcription factor KLF12 promotes CRC cell growth, in part, by activating EGR1. Furthermore, data demonstrate that KLF12 and EGR1 levels synergistically correlate with poor CRC prognoses.

29 Jul 2016

Diet rich in saturated fat reduces person's cognitive function making it difficult to control eating habits

A diet high in saturated fat can make your brain struggle to control what you eat, says a new study in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience.

29 Jul 2016

Urologist sheds light on things that can be done to combat infertility

Urologist Dr. Jesse Mills believes not enough attention is paid to male infertility. He wants to shine a light on the causes of infertility and the things that can be done to combat the condition.

29 Jul 2016

Convenience of buying medicine online does not outweigh risks, says expert

With the rise of on-demand delivery, prescription medicine joins the countless list of items that can be ordered online with the click of a button.

29 Jul 2016

UW-Madison scientists working to screen mosquitoes for ability to carry, transmit Zika virus

It's no accident that researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have taken a lead role addressing the Zika virus epidemic gripping the Americas. Many of them were already at work fighting viruses and mosquito-borne diseases in Central and South America.

29 Jul 2016

Northwell Health receives grant to assess pulmonary rehabilitation via telehealth for Hispanic COPD patients

Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to study whether home-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves quality of life and decreases hospitalization in Hispanic patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

29 Jul 2016

Breast cancer patients who use social media express more satisfaction about treatment decisions

Women who engaged on social media after a breast cancer diagnosis expressed more deliberation about their treatment decision and more satisfaction with the path they chose, a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds.

29 Jul 2016

Crime victims who report to police less likely to experience repeat victimization

As law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and public health officials work to develop effective crime-prevention strategies, new research from the University of Iowa finds that individuals who report being victims of crime to police are less likely to become future victims of crime than those who do not report their initial experiences.

29 Jul 2016

Researchers develop new approach to manufacturing mechanical metamaterials

Ill-fitting joint sockets, contact dermatitis and sebaceous cysts are just a few of the problems plaguing prosthetic patients. They are all a result of the pressure that their prosthetic devices place on the soft tissue of their bodies.

29 Jul 2016

Triple-combination therapy patch shrinks tumors, prevents recurrence in colon cancer mice model

Investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital have developed a hydrogel patch that can adhere to tumors in a preclinical model of colon cancer, delivering a local, combination treatment as the elastic gel breaks down over time.

29 Jul 2016

Experts recommend several measures to reduce firearm suicide rates in the U.S.

Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center nd New York State Psychiatric Institute have found that legislation reducing access to firearms has lowered firearm suicide rates in other countries.

29 Jul 2016

Teenagers who smoke daily report higher levels of health complaints

As fewer teens overall take up smoking, those who do smoke daily are reporting more health complaints than in years past, a new study indicates.

29 Jul 2016

PolyU researchers discover inadequate intakes of micronutrients among Hong Kong lactating women

While breastfeeding has become more common across the globe in recent years, lactating women may not be aware of the nutrient adequacy of their breast milk and how their daily diet affects their nutrition intakes.

29 Jul 2016

Exposure to illegal substances during adolescence influences patterns of abuse in adulthood

Teenagers who have easy access to drugs and alcohol in the home are more likely to drink and do drugs in their early and late 20s. That's according to the one of the first studies to look at how adolescent exposure to illegal substances affects patterns of abuse in adulthood.

29 Jul 2016

Study verifies human gene therapy in MPS I animal model

Researchers are closer to finding a better way to treat children with a rare metabolic disorder called MPS I. It is caused by a deficiency of the key enzyme IDUA needed to break down complex sugars in cells.

29 Jul 2016

Scientists develop photosensitive mimics of class of signaling molecules

Teams at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet in Munich and EMBL have created photosensitive mimics of a class of signaling molecules, thus enabling their actions to be regulated by light, and affording new insights into the communications networks that control cellular metabolism.

29 Jul 2016

Smoking reduces lifespans and overall chances of kidney transplantation in dialysis patients

Dialysis patients who smoke are much less likely to receive a life-saving kidney transplant and much more likely to die sooner according to researchers from the Health Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Limerick and UL’s Graduate Entry Medical School.

29 Jul 2016

Robotic and open surgeries for prostate cancer achieve similar quality of life outcomes at 3 months

The first randomised controlled trial to directly compare robotic surgery with open surgery for patients with localised prostate cancer finds that robotic and open surgery achieve similar results in terms of key quality of life indicators at 3 months.

29 Jul 2016

Scientists make a big leap on mini-brain research

Scientists in Singapore have made a big leap on research on the 'mini-brain'. These advanced mini versions of the human midbrain will help researchers develop treatments and conduct other studies into Parkinson's Disease and ageing-related brain diseases.

29 Jul 2016

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KAIST researchers fabricate ultrathin, transparent oxide TFTs for wearable display

Study clarifies role of KLF12 in CRC tumor growth

Diet rich in saturated fat reduces person's cognitive function making it difficult to control eating habits

Urologist sheds light on things that can be done to combat infertility

Convenience of buying medicine online does not outweigh risks, says expert

UW-Madison scientists working to screen mosquitoes for ability to carry, transmit Zika virus

Northwell Health receives grant to assess pulmonary rehabilitation via telehealth for Hispanic COPD patients

Breast cancer patients who use social media express more satisfaction about treatment decisions

Crime victims who report to police less likely to experience repeat victimization

Researchers develop new approach to manufacturing mechanical metamaterials

Triple-combination therapy patch shrinks tumors, prevents recurrence in colon cancer mice model

Experts recommend several measures to reduce firearm suicide rates in the U.S.

Teenagers who smoke daily report higher levels of health complaints

PolyU researchers discover inadequate intakes of micronutrients among Hong Kong lactating women

Exposure to illegal substances during adolescence influences patterns of abuse in adulthood

Study verifies human gene therapy in MPS I animal model

Scientists develop photosensitive mimics of class of signaling molecules

Smoking reduces lifespans and overall chances of kidney transplantation in dialysis patients

Robotic and open surgeries for prostate cancer achieve similar quality of life outcomes at 3 months

Scientists make a big leap on mini-brain research

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