One medulloblastoma subset requires less aggressive therapy

Researchers have identified a subtype of the brain tumor medulloblastoma that is associated with improved survival…

Behavioral health workforce faces critical challenges in meeting population needs

The US mental health system faces considerable challenges in delivering behavioral healthcare to populations in need.

Levers and zippers in the cell’s ‘customs’

The passage of ions through the cell membrane is controlled by ion channels, which are protein…

New genes found that determine how the heart responds to exercise

A new study has discovered 30 new gene locations that determine how the heart responds to…

Most scientists disclose key details of their work prior to journal publication

A new study found that a majority of scientists disclose key details about their work informally…

Use of mobile and sensor technology lowers symptom severity for people with head and neck cancer

A randomized clinical trial of 357 people receiving radiation for head and neck cancer, using mobile…

New regimens improve survival for children and young adults with T-cell cancers

In a federally funded, randomized phase III clinical trial, 90 percent of children and young adults…

Shorter trastuzumab treatment for HER2+ breast cancer can be as effective, with fewer cardiac side-effects

A phase III randomized clinical trial of 4,088 women with HER2-positive, early-stage breast cancer found that…

Upfront, comprehensive genetic testing in advanced lung cancer is cost-effective

An economic model comparing different types of genetic testing in metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) found…

Missing ingredient to spark the fireworks of life

Using a novel imaging technique, researchers demonstrate that XMAP215, a protein known to help microtubules grow…