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December 19, 2015

Stroke Recovery in Mice Improved by Ambien

Viruses Leave a Signature On Immune System

Network of Genes Controls When Puberty Begins

Neurotransmitter Linked to Autism

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Candy Games Stimulate Appetite

Dec. 18, 2015 — At least once a week, two thirds of all children of primary-school age will play an internet game that was created to draw attention to a brand. Most of these advertisements are for snacks and candy. ... read more

Doctors Use Patient's Musical Talent in Surgery

Study: As Many As 90 Percent Of Cancer Cases Are Caused By Lifestyle

Exec. Who Hiked Drug Prices Arrested for Fraud

Eye Movement Link to Alzheimer's

Ten-Year-Old Concussed Patient Participates in Research to Identify Biomarkers in Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

Dec. 18, 2015 — Researchers are looking for a relationship between eye movement and the brain to find biomarkers to help diagnose and treat ... read more

Brain Imaging Technology Offers New Approach for Studying Parkinsonian Syndromes

Dec. 18, 2015 — Using a portable device, researchers have identified differences in brain activation patterns associated with postural stability in people with Parkinsonian syndromes and healthy adults. The findings ... read more

Superbug Colony Behaviors Revealed in Time Lapse Video

Dec. 18, 2015 — A well-known 'superbug' which was thought to have been a static or non-motile organism has been observed showing signs of active motility by ... read more

Inflammation Can Fan the Flames of Depression

Dec. 18, 2015 — Chronic inflammation in the bloodstream can 'fan the flames' of depression, much like throwing gasoline on a fire, according to a new ... read more

Antibiotic-Infused Implants Designed to Help Faces Heal

Dec. 18, 2015 — Researchers describe their test of antibiotic-infused block copolymers in their plastic spacers to protect craniofacial tissue from infection while ... read more

Insensitive Irritable Bowel Syndrome Studied

Dec. 18, 2015 — For the first time, biopsies of patients with irritable bowel syndrome have shown that the nerves in their gut wall respond poorly to a cocktail of inflammatory substances. This refutes the previous ... read more

Researchers Develop New Method for Looking Into the Lungs

Dec. 18, 2015 — For the first time, researchers have succeeded in producing 3-D images showing oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the lungs. The new method provides hope for better treatment of COPD and lung ... read more

Microfluidic Biochip for Blood Cell Counts at the Point-of-Care

Dec. 18, 2015 — Microfluidic biochips are developed to perform blood cell counts using only a drop blood. The clinical trials of the biosensor show a high correlation with the standard hematology analyzer ... read more

Coffee May Improve Athletic Endurance Performance

Dec. 18, 2015 — The caffeine in a morning cup of coffee could help improve athletic endurance, according to a new review ... read more

Almonds May Help Augment Nutrients in Diet

Dec. 18, 2015 — Eating a moderate amount of almonds each day may enrich the diets of adults and their young children. In the study, when parents and children were eating almonds, their Healthy Eating Index increased ... read more

Watching the Ribosome at Work

Dec. 18, 2015 — A new statistical method could help to clarify the function of unknown genes. A research team has adapted and tested a filter method from speech signal processing that makes sequencing data more ... read more

Novel Mechanism That Helps Activated Dendritic Cells to Initiate Effective Immunity

Dec. 18, 2015 — Phagocytosis represents a critical innate barrier against infection and serves the clearance of extracellular microbes, infected and dying cells. Different immune cells use phagocytosis for microbial ... read more

Multiplying Teeth, Literally

Dec. 18, 2015 — Researchers have found a way to--literally--multiply teeth. In mice, they were able to extract teeth germs--groups of cells formed early in life that later develop into teeth, split them into two, ... read more

Gene Controls Stress Hormone Production in Macaques

Dec. 18, 2015 — Some people react more calmly in stressful situations than others. Certain genes, such as the so-called COMT gene, are thought to play a role in determining our stress response. Researchers have now ... read more

Neurodegenerative Diseases: The Case of the Sticky Protein

Dec. 18, 2015 — As interdisciplinary sleuths, medical researchers recently put together clues to solve the case of the sticky protein. This new tool opens more possibilities for studying neurodegenerative diseases ... read more

Handle With Care: Car Seats and Newborns

Dec. 18, 2015 — In 2013, car accidents resulted in approximately 8,500 infants requiring hospitalization or emergency department visits and 135 infant deaths. When used properly, car seats can reduce the risk of ... read more

Dietary Cocoa Flavanols Improve Blood Vessel Function in Patients With Kidney Dysfunction

Dec. 18, 2015 — Individuals with failing kidneys are at increased risk of developing heart problems, and they're more likely to die from cardiovascular causes than from any other cause. Now investigators ... read more

Nutritional Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Help Treat Anemia in Dialysis Patients

Dec. 18, 2015 — Vitamin D2 supplements taken for 6 months did not reduce dialysis patients’ need for anemia drugs that stimulate red blood cell production, report investigators at conclusion of the largest ... read more

Mental Health Status Prior to Bladder Cancer Surgery Can Indicate Risk of Complications

Dec. 18, 2015 — A patient's mental health prior to surgery can influence postoperative outcomes. Removal of the bladder, or radical cystectomy (RC), is an effective treatment for locally advanced bladder ... read more

Going Viral: Could Peroxisomes Be Key to Stopping West Nile and Dengue Viruses?

Dec. 18, 2015 — A new discovery could open the door to one day treat or prevent diseases caused by West Nile virus and Dengue virus infections. Together the viruses are the cause of tens of millions of infections ... read more

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