In a preliminary study, engineers found that as subway use swells during events that draw big…
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Overuse of chemotherapy among younger patients with colon cancer, findings suggest
Young and middle-aged patients with colon cancer are nearly two to eight times more likely to…
Why do we need large population studies?
Recently, both the US and UK had to shelve plans to start large population studies. In…
Antioxidants get small: Molecular compounds mimic effective graphene agents, show potential for therapies
New single-molecule compounds that are efficient antioxidants in their own right help scientists understand how larger…
New space weather model helps simulate magnetic structure of solar storms
A new model is mapping out the path of coronal mass ejections as they travel from…
Gene therapy for Pompe disease effective in mice, poised for human trials
After decades investigating a rare, life-threatening condition that cripples the muscles, researchers have developed a gene…
Study in teens shows that brain responses to rewards are linked to pain sensitivity
Patterns of brain responses to rewards are a significant predictor of pain symptoms -- a link…
Laparoscopic anti-reflux operation for GERD linked to fewer postoperative complications
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as GERD, who undergo laparoscopic anti-reflux operations compared with traditional…
New drug sak3 may offer hope to Alzheimer’s disease patients
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays an important role in controlling attention and…
Smart city transport systems
A machine-learning program uses land-use and amenities data to predict public transport use in Singapore, report…