A study in Biological Psychiatry has established a new analytical method for investigating the complex genetic origins of mental illnesses
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New data identifies variation in US laws governing procedures for involuntary commitment for substance use disorder
Substance use disorder is grounds for involuntary commitment in more 37 US states and the District of Columbia, according to
Continue reading »Novel strategy to analyse biomarkers in exhaled breath
Breath gas analysis is a promising approach for non-invasive medical diagnostics and physiological monitoring, but further development is needed to
Continue reading »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,
Continue reading »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
Continue reading »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”
Continue reading »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
Continue reading »How parenting affects antisocial behaviors in children
Less parental warmth and more harshness in the home environment affect how aggressive children become and whether they lack empathy
Continue reading »Fluoride levels in pregnant women in Canada show drinking water is primary source of exposure
A new study led by York University researchers has found that fluoride levels in urine are twice as high for
Continue reading »Fruit fly protein could be new tool in tackling disease-carrying mosquitos
An insulin-binding protein in fruit flies could provide new opportunities for tackling disease-carrying mosquitoes, such as malaria and yellow fever,
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