Nephrons are the microscopic blood-filtering units inside our kidneys that convert waste products into urine, regulate our electrolyte levels and
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Label-free method for rapid cancer diagnosis
Researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum have deployed a novel infrared (IR) microscope with quantum cascade lasers in order to analyse tissue
Continue reading »Atomic-level study reveals why rare disorder causes sudden paralysis
A rare genetic disorder in which people are suddenly overcome with profound muscle weakness is caused by a hole in
Continue reading »New potential target identified to fight acute myeloid leukemia
AML is not a single disease. It is a group of leukemias that develop in the bone marrow from progenitors
Continue reading »There’s a crisis in psychology – here’s how technology could provide a solution
Psychologists obediently follow the same rules as other scientists. But their efforts haven’t yielded equivalent progress. In fact, in the
Continue reading »Research sheds light on a novel disease mechanism in chronic smokers
Research published in the journal Clinical Science suggests that an immune signalling protein called interleukin (IL)-26 is increased among chronic
Continue reading »Fewer men are being screened, diagnosed, and treated for prostate cancer
A new study reveals declines in prostate cancer screening and diagnoses in the United States in recent years, as well
Continue reading »DRCongo prepares for first Ebola vaccinations
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to launch an Ebola vaccination programme Monday in a bid to stop the
Continue reading »Finasteride does not increase risk of prostate cancer death
Twenty five years after it opened for enrollment, the landmark Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial has delivered a final verdict. Finasteride,
Continue reading »Simpler scan still effective in deciding stroke treatment
A study led by a neurologist from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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