Rhythms in gene expression in the brain are highly disrupted in people with schizophrenia, according to a new University of
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High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease in the future
Amyloid fibrils are a type of self-assembled proteins/peptides that take on a stacked sheet-like formation. Amyloid fibril aggregates are known
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Kids might be naturally immunized after C. difficile colonization in infancy
Exposure to C. difficile in infancy produces an immune response that might protect against this gastrointestinal infection later in childhood,
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The impacts of smoking on patients with ulcerative colitis
Because smokers are less likely to develop ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease, patients with UC may
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Research advances to better target debilitating effects of cachexia syndrome
A study published in Cell Reports Aug. 6 describes the generation of a new mouse model developed at Hollings Cancer
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Risk for mental health disorders up for adults with cerebral palsy
(HealthDay)—Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased prevalence of mental health disorders, according to a study published online Aug.
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Children with ADHD have differences in part of brain controlling movement
(HealthDay)—Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have differences in the brain that limit appropriate responses to “stop cues,” according to
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The growing trend of emotional support animals
A dog in the grocery store; a cat in the cabin of an airplane; a bird in a coffee shop—companion
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Blood pressure monitoring may one day be easy as taking a video selfie
Blood pressure monitoring might one day become as easy as taking a video selfie, according to new research in Circulation:
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Hep C prevention still necessary despite advances in treatment
There needs to be more attention given to the prevention of hepatitis C, a UNSW Sydney report says. The UNSW
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