What role do genes play in egg, milk, and nut allergies? Scientists have found five genetic…
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Blood-based epigenetic research may hold clues to autism biology, study suggests
Using data from blood and brain tissue, a team led by researchers found that they could…
Comparison of outcomes for robotic-assisted vs. laparoscopic surgical procedures
Two studies compare certain outcomes of robotic-assisted vs. laparoscopic surgery for kidney removal or rectal cancer.
Ice sheets may melt rapidly in response to distant volcanoes
Volcanic eruptions have been known to cool the global climate, but they can also exacerbate the…
Jumping nanoparticles
Transitions occurring in nanoscale systems, such as a chemical reaction or the folding of a protein,…
How to predict high school dropouts
Teenagers who do not access healthcare when needed are at greater risk of dropping out of…
Brain region that motivates behavior change discovered
Ever been stuck in a rut? Researchers found that stimulating a region of the brain called…
Diabetes: New insulin sensitizers discovered
Researchers may have found a way to treat insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes,…
Climate change could decrease sun’s ability to disinfect lakes, coastal waters
One of the largely unanticipated impacts of a changing climate may be a decline in sunlight's…
Link between antidepressant use and type 2 diabetes in youth uncovered
The first population-based study that comprehensively examines pediatric patients’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes after…