The best place to treat type 1 diabetes might be just under your skin

The space under our skin might be an optimal location to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D),…

Granulins are brain treasure, not trash

Using new tools, researchers can see granulins inside cells within lysosomes, and propose that granulins have…

Viruses up their game in arms race with immune system

Myxoma virus -- introduced to control the rabbit population in Australia in 1950 -- has developed…

Binge-watching ‘The Walking Dead?’ You might feel like a zombie yourself

Binge-watching may be a great way for young adults to catch up on multiple episodes of…

High use of electronic cigarettes seen in 8th-9th graders in Oregon

The study showed that adolescents are using e-cigarettes at high rates, and many are using e-cigarettes…

The secret to beating bone and joint health injuries? Get to the right medical team

Orthopaedists can help prevent injuries; put people back together; provide patients with in-home exercises and ergonomically…

Discovery of new prostate cancer biomarkers could improve precision therapy

A new cause of treatment resistance in prostate cancer has been uncovered by investigators. Their discovery…

New way to activate stem cells to make hair grow

Researchers have discovered a new way to activate the stem cells in the hair follicle to…

Supernova collides with nearby star, taking astrophysicists by surprise

In the 2009 film 'Star Trek,' a supernova hurtles through space and obliterates a planet unfortunate…

Doctors trained at lowest-ranked medical schools prescribe more opioids

Physicians trained at the United States' lowest-ranked medical schools write more opioid prescriptions than physicians trained…