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10/15/2018

Delving where few others have gone, leukemia researchers open new path

A Wilmot Cancer Institute study uncovers how a single gene could be at fault in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one

10/15/2018

Researchers make essential imaging tests safer for people at risk of acute kidney injury

Every year, millions of people undergo medical tests and procedures, such as coronary angiography, which use intravascular contrast dyes. “For

10/15/2018

Some heartburn treatments depress body iron levels, study finds

New research has found an association between some popular heartburn treatments and iron deficiency. Heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal

10/14/2018

DR Congo identifies ‘second wave’ of Ebola in east

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A second wave of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,

10/12/2018

Is the next big step in cancer therapy personalized vaccines?

Tamara Strauss has been living with high-grade, stage IV pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer for more than three years. Current treatments, although

10/12/2018

Cancer stem cells use ‘normal’ genes in abnormal ways

CDK1 is a “normal” protein—its presence drives cells through the cycle of replication. And MHC Class I molecules are “normal”

10/12/2018

Study: Ketogenic diet appears to prevent cognitive decline in mice

We’ve all experienced a “gut feeling”—when we know deep down inside that something is true. That phenomenon and others (like

10/12/2018

Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

With increasing demand and pressure on healthcare budgets, progressive initiatives are being taken to make healthcare more patient-centered, reliable, accessible

10/12/2018

Previous motherhood could affect hormone therapy’s ability to prevent memory loss

Researchers have established that the foggy feeling and forgetfulness that many new mothers report during and after pregnancy—known as “mom

10/12/2018

Why is it fun to be frightened?

John Carpenter’s iconic horror film “Halloween” celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Few horror movies have achieved similar notoriety, and