Study shows potential to develop brain tumour liquid biopsies

Scientists are making strides in developing liquid biopsies for brain tumours by detecting tumour DNA in…

Eat your vegetables (and fish): Another reason why they may promote heart health

Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) -- a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood…

Computer model identifies sources of foodborne illnesses more accurately

A new computer model that uses machine learning and de-identified and aggregated search and location data…

Mandibular movement monitoring may help improve oral sleep apnea devices

While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) continues to be the gold standard for treatment of sleep…

Supermarket produce harbors antibiotic-resistance genes

Researchers have found that produce is a reservoir for transferable antibiotic resistance genes that often escape…

How clear speech equates to clear memory

Some conversations are forgotten as soon as they are over, while other exchanges may leave lasting…

Women who are ‘larks’ have a lower risk of developing breast cancer

Women who are 'larks', functioning better at the beginning of the day than the end of…

Deconstructing crowd noise at college basketball games

With thousands of fans, college basketball games can be almost deafening. Some arenas have decibel meters,…

Seven in 8 children’s tonsillectomies are unnecessary

A new study has found that seven in every eight children who have their tonsils removed…

Nutrient-recycling microbes may feel the heat

While microbial communities are the engines driving the breakdown of dead plants and animals, little is…