The inactivity of astronauts during spaceflights presents a significant risk to their muscles, says a new study in The Journal
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A new, streamlined approach to diagnosing and treating bowel cancer
Researchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide have discovered a faster,
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Gene affects how some women store fat — and ups their diabetes risk: Natural variation has potent effect on women who have it — but not on men
A natural variation of the gene KLF14 causes some women to store fat on their bellies and hips and puts
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Cells respond to surface curvature in clever ways
Last year, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania revealed surprising insights into how cells respond to surface curvature. Specifically, they
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Researchers chart a new way to look at concussion
A Portland State University research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic
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When three months from now feels right around the corner: Study is first to examine relationship between absolute and relative time estimates
If you’ve ever noticed yourself thinking about the timing of a plan in two opposing ways — something that feels
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Bacterial ‘gene swapping’ sparks disease outbreaks
A new study by scientists at the University of Liverpool documents, for the first time, how the ability of bacteria
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Cultivating cartilage from stem cells
Stable joint cartilage can be produced from adult stem cells originating from bone marrow. This is made possible by inducing
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Evidence mounts for Alzheimer’s, suicide risks among youth in polluted cities
A University of Montana researcher and her collaborators have published a new study that reveals increased risks for Alzheimer’s and
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Recommendations developed on gender equity in medicine
(HealthDay)—In a position paper published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are provided aimed at addressing
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