Krembil research prompts rethink on established vision recovery theory

A new paper is expected to change the way scientists think about vision recovery after retinal…

Creative approach to probing genome identifies genes that likely influence bone strength

In an important step in the battle against osteoporosis, a serious brittle bone disease that affects…

Making (sound) waves in the fight against cancer

A study describes the use of focused ultrasound along with particles called nanodroplets for the enhanced…

N-acetylcysteine shows early promise in reducing alcohol use in marijuana-dependent teens

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) reduced alcohol use in a small cohort of marijuana-dependent adolescents who exhibited reductions in…

Celebrity chefs have poor food safety practices

Celebrity chefs are cooking up poor food safety habits, according to a new study by food…

Aspirin slows spread of colon, pancreatic cancer in tumor cells

Aspirin may slow the spread of some types of colon and pancreatic cancer cells, investigators have…

Weight, body image misperception associated with alcohol use among teen girls

High school girls with body image behavioral misperceptions are more likely to have had at least…

Scientists sequence the genome of the Iberian lynx, the most endangered feline

Genomic analysis of the Iberian lynx confirms that it is one of the species with the…

New way to trap dangerous gases

A team of researchers has developed a novel method for trapping potentially harmful gases within microscopic…

Study highlights need for improved, stable eye screening for premature babies

A survey of neonatal intensive care unit medical directors shows it's getting difficult to make arrangements…