Breast cancers found by mammography do not regress if left untreated

Breast cancers detected by mammography screening do not spontaneously disappear or regress if left untreated, according…

Risk of heart transplant rejection reduced by desensitising patient antibodies

The risk of heart transplant rejection can be reduced by desensitising patient antibodies, according to new…

Silent seizures recorded in the hippocampus of two patients with Alzheimer’s disease

Investigators have identified silent, seizure-like activity in the hippocampus -- a brain structure significantly affected in…

Is alternate-day fasting more effective for weight loss?

Alternate day fasting regimens have increased in popularity because some patients find it difficult to adhere…

Gauging 5-year outcomes after concussive blast traumatic brain injury

Most wartime traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are mild but the long-term clinical effects of these injuries…

The mysterious powers of spider silks

Spider silks, ounce for ounce, can be stronger than steel, and much more tough and flexible.…

New model could speed up colon cancer research

Using the CRISPR gene editing system, researchers have shown they can generate colon tumors in mice…

Ill-gotten gains are worth less in the brain

The brain responds less to money gained from immoral actions than money earned decently, reveals a…

It’s all in the math: New tool provides roadmap for cell development

Researchers have created a new tool, based on the principles of topology, to generate a roadmap…

Novel gene editing approach to cancer treatment shows promise in mice

New CRISPR-based gene therapy effectively targets cancer-causing 'fusion genes' and improves survival in mouse models of…