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Human sperm retains its complete viability within different gravitational conditions

Zillionaires like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who see the 'colonization' of space as an answer to the Earth's ever threatened resources will be reassured to learn that human sperm retains its complete viability within the different gravitational conditions found in outer space.

24 Jun 2019

Promising strategies to control bad food choices

What's the best way to prevent children from overloading on bad food choices? Flinders University researchers have found that promoting substitution is the answer to turn around children's excessive consumption of nutrient-poor foods and beverages – resulting in nutritional benefits that are even better than reducing intake of these discretionary food and drink choices.

24 Jun 2019

Switch that decides fate of cells from neural stem cells discovered

Neurons and astrocytes are prominent cell types in the cerebral cortex. Neurons are the primary information processing cells in the brain, whereas astrocytes support and modulate their functions.

24 Jun 2019

New chemoimmunotherapy regimen for aggressive form of lymphoma gets FDA approval

A cancer therapy based on the work of Ben Seon, PhD, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for patients with an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

24 Jun 2019

Researchers discover new immune cells that are at the frontline of HIV infection

Researchers at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research have discovered brand new immune cells that are at the frontline of HIV infection. Known as CD11c+ dendritic cells, these new cells are more susceptible to HIV infection and can then transmit the virus to other cells.

24 Jun 2019

Study: Temperature-related mortality decreasing in Spain over the past four decades

Temperature-related mortality has been decreasing in Spain over the past four decades, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a research center supported by "la Caixa".

24 Jun 2019

Low rates of recommended treatment for tobacco dependence in patients hospitalized with SUDs

Tobacco dependence is very common in patients hospitalized with substance use disorders (SUDs) – but most don't receive recommended treatment for tobacco dependence while in the hospital, reports a study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine

24 Jun 2019

Study proves that brains of pairs of animals synchronize during social situations

UCLA researchers have published a Cell study showing that the brains of pairs of animals synchronize during social situations.

24 Jun 2019

Researchers estimate the prevalence of chronic pain among cancer survivors

More than 5 million cancer survivors in the United States experience chronic pain, almost twice the rate in the general population, according to a study published by Mount Sinai researchers in JAMA Oncology in June.

24 Jun 2019

Study: Micronutrient deficiencies are common in adults at the time of celiac disease diagnosis

Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults at the time of diagnosis with celiac disease.

24 Jun 2019

Northeast Hub receives grant to build cross-sector data science partnerships

The Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub has been awarded a four year, $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to continue its work in building cross-sector data science partnerships that address societal challenges, spur economic development, and accelerate big data innovation.

24 Jun 2019

MSK receives approval for new molecular assay from New York State Department of Health

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center announced that the New York State Department of Health has issued an approval for a new molecular assay called Analysis of Circulating cfDNA to Evaluate Somatic Status.

24 Jun 2019

Studies show no evidence of fall in cigarette consumption due to WHO’s FCTC

There is no statistical evidence that global cigarette consumption has fallen as a result of the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and in low- and middle-income countries it has actually increased, according to two studies led by global health researchers at York University.

24 Jun 2019

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Human sperm retains its complete viability within different gravitational conditions

Promising strategies to control bad food choices

Switch that decides fate of cells from neural stem cells discovered

New chemoimmunotherapy regimen for aggressive form of lymphoma gets FDA approval

Researchers discover new immune cells that are at the frontline of HIV infection

Study: Temperature-related mortality decreasing in Spain over the past four decades

Low rates of recommended treatment for tobacco dependence in patients hospitalized with SUDs

Study proves that brains of pairs of animals synchronize during social situations

Researchers estimate the prevalence of chronic pain among cancer survivors

Study: Micronutrient deficiencies are common in adults at the time of celiac disease diagnosis

Northeast Hub receives grant to build cross-sector data science partnerships

MSK receives approval for new molecular assay from New York State Department of Health

Studies show no evidence of fall in cigarette consumption due to WHO’s FCTC

Rush University Medical Center joins campaign to bring safety, equity and dignity to the workplace

Personal virtual coaches for obese people need to improve self-confidence

Food insufficiency, impulsivity, drinking, and childhood trauma related to IPV perpetration

Solitary drinking can be influenced by social discomfort, especially among underage females

Study calls for more aggressive treatments to improve 5-year survival in glioblastoma patients

Introduction of very small RNA molecule promotes heart cell regeneration, study shows

Plant-based diet may be effective treatment for Crohn's disease

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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