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Quick, easy and early diagnosis with rare earth ions Posted: 10 Mar 2015 07:54 AM PDT Lack of oxygen in cells is an indicator of diseases as serious as cerebral haemorrhages, stroke and cancer. The post Quick, easy and early diagnosis with rare earth ions has been published on Technology Org.

Researchers engineer custom blood cells Posted: 10 Mar 2015 07:45 AM PDT Step toward new treatment for patients with sickle cell disease Researchers at Johns Hopkins have successfully corrected a The post Researchers engineer custom blood cells has been published on Technology Org.

Mother’s own immune system may cause pregnancy complications Posted: 10 Mar 2015 07:36 AM PDT Study suggests immune refocusing as possible treatment for stillbirth, prematurity Preclinical research demonstrates for the first time that The post Mother’s own immune system may cause pregnancy complications has been published on Technology Org.

Scientists show proteins critical in day-night cycles also protect cells from mutations Posted: 10 Mar 2015 07:19 AM PDT A good night’s sleep does more than prevent yawning. New research from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) shows The post Scientists show proteins critical in day-night cycles also protect cells from mutations has been published on Technology Org.

High levels of vitamin D is suspected of increasing mortality rates Posted: 10 Mar 2015 07:11 AM PDT The level of vitamin D in our blood should neither be too high nor to low. Scientists from The post High levels of vitamin D is suspected of increasing mortality rates has been published on Technology Org.

Engineered cells could help tackle the third most common cancer in Chinese males Posted: 10 Mar 2015 07:08 AM PDT Researchers at the University of Birmingham believe that a new method of genetically engineering immune cells could lead The post Engineered cells could help tackle the third most common cancer in Chinese males has been published on Technology Org.

Tiny nanoparticles could make big impact for patients in need of cornea transplant Posted: 10 Mar 2015 07:04 AM PDT Animal study shows that a nanoparticle applied at the time of surgery slowly releases needed medicine to reduce The post Tiny nanoparticles could make big impact for patients in need of cornea transplant has been published onTechnology Org.

Hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women: Does it help or harm your heart? Posted: 10 Mar 2015 06:55 AM PDT New evidence published today in the Cochrane Library shows that hormone replacement therapy does not protect post-menopausal women The post Hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women: Does it help or harm your heart? has been published on Technology Org.

Scientists find new class of drugs that reduces aging in mice Posted: 10 Mar 2015 06:45 AM PDT A new class of drugs identified and validated by Mayo Clinic researchers along with collaborators at Scripps Research The post Scientists find new class of drugs that reduces aging in mice has been published on Technology Org.

Centuries-old DNA helps identify origins of slave skeletons found in Caribbean Posted: 10 Mar 2015 04:59 AM PDT A newly developed genetic technique enabled researchers to sequence DNA from the teeth of 300-year-old skeletons, helping to The post Centuries-old DNA helps identify origins of slave skeletons found in Caribbean has been published onTechnology Org.

New research into materials for tooth fillings Posted: 10 Mar 2015 04:55 AM PDT Tooth decay is a serious health problem and it is often necessary to repair cavities. Today they often The post New research into materials for tooth fillings has been published on Technology Org.

Physical labor, hypertension and multiple meds may reduce male fertility Posted: 10 Mar 2015 04:23 AM PDT Working in a physically demanding job, having high blood pressure, and taking multiple medications are among health risks The post Physical labor, hypertension and multiple meds may reduce male fertility has been published onTechnology Org.

Childhood Leukemia Study Reveals Disease Subtypes, New Treatment Option Posted: 10 Mar 2015 04:15 AM PDT A new study of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a blood cancer that primarily affects young children, has revealed The post Childhood Leukemia Study Reveals Disease Subtypes, New Treatment Option has been published onTechnology Org.

Mood, Anxiety Disorders Common in Tourette Patients, Emerge at a Young Age Posted: 10 Mar 2015 04:11 AM PDT A new study of Tourette syndrome (TS) led by researchers from UC San Francisco and Massachusetts General Hospital The post Mood, Anxiety Disorders Common in Tourette Patients, Emerge at a Young Age has been published onTechnology Org.

A Real Eye-Opener: Narcolepsy Bears Classic Autoimmune Hallmarks Posted: 10 Mar 2015 04:06 AM PDT Narcoleptics suffer from bouts of sleepiness and sleep attacks, which impair their ability to function in daily life. The post A Real Eye-Opener: Narcolepsy Bears Classic Autoimmune Hallmarks has been published onTechnology Org.

Innovative light therapy reaches deep tumors Posted: 10 Mar 2015 03:55 AM PDT Light long has been used to treat cancer. But phototherapy is only effective where light easily can reach, The post Innovative light therapy reaches deep tumors has been published on Technology Org.

Biophotonics poised to make major breakthroughs in medicine Posted: 10 Mar 2015 03:27 AM PDT Engineers and scientists collaborate with industry to realize the potential of light waves in the diagnosis and treatment The post Biophotonics poised to make major breakthroughs in medicine has been published on Technology Org.

Ancient Fossils Reveal Diversity in the Body Structure of Human Ancestors Posted: 10 Mar 2015 03:06 AM PDT Recently released research on human evolution has revealed that species of early human ancestors had significant differences in The post Ancient Fossils Reveal Diversity in the Body Structure of Human Ancestors has been published onTechnology Org.

Interdependence between human health and the environment explained Posted: 10 Mar 2015 02:40 AM PDT A UCSB community ecologist demonstrates important links between human health and the environment in the African savanna. The The post Interdependence between human health and the environment explained has been published onTechnology Org.

Tales From Both Sides of the Brain Posted: 10 Mar 2015 02:34 AM PDT New book by Michael Gazzaniga chronicles his 50-year career in neuroscience and split-brain research. When Michael Gazzaniga began The post Tales From Both Sides of the Brain has been published on Technology Org.

Too Few Autopsies Are A Problem For Prevention And Treatment Posted: 10 Mar 2015 02:29 AM PDT We risk overlooking serious diseases, accidents and homicides by not carrying out more autopsies. Danish practice with few The post Too Few Autopsies Are A Problem For Prevention And Treatment has been published on Technology Org.

Eviction can result in depression, poorer health and higher stress, according to new study Posted: 10 Mar 2015 02:04 AM PDT Eviction from a home can have multiple negative consequences for families – including depression, poorer health and higher The post Eviction can result in depression, poorer health and higher stress, according to new study has been published on Technology Org.

UGA study finds norovirus symptoms last an average of 44 hours Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:57 AM PDT Norovirus infections—sometimes known as the stomach flu—typically last for the same amount of time, independent of age or The post UGA study finds norovirus symptoms last an average of 44 hours has been published on Technology Org.

Bioengineers put human hearts on a chip to aid drug screening Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:54 AM PDT When UC Berkeley bioengineers say they are holding their hearts in the palms of their hands, they are The post Bioengineers put human hearts on a chip to aid drug screening has been published on Technology Org.

A century of waiting for new brain imaging is over Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:51 AM PDT Synapses, the links between neurons that allow them to pass information to one another, are believed to be The post A century of waiting for new brain imaging is over has been published on Technology Org.

Perceptual Training Boosts Contrast Sensitivity for Older Adults Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:46 AM PDT Older adults whose vision is affected by declining contrast sensitivity – which is a factor in the ability The post Perceptual Training Boosts Contrast Sensitivity for Older Adults has been published on Technology Org.

Seeking the facts about dementia-related wandering in residential aged care Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:40 AM PDT People with dementia don’t wander into harms way as often as carers and family fear, with a new The post Seeking the facts about dementia-related wandering in residential aged care has been published onTechnology Org.

Research Finds Key to Gene Stability, Could Lead to New Cancer Targets Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:35 AM PDT Researchers in the UC Department of Cancer Biology have found new protein  players that help keep genome stability—a The post Research Finds Key to Gene Stability, Could Lead to New Cancer Targets has been published onTechnology Org.

Fifteen new breast cancer genetic risk ‘hot-spots’ revealed Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:22 AM PDT Scientists have discovered 15 previously unknown genetic ‘hot-spots’ that can increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, The post Fifteen new breast cancer genetic risk ‘hot-spots’ revealed has been published on Technology Org.

The secret of wrinkling, folding, and creasing Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:08 AM PDT The process of wrinkle formation is familiar to anyone who has ever sat in a bathtub a little The post The secret of wrinkling, folding, and creasing has been published on Technology Org.

Scientists Find “Exercise Hormone” Irisin Is More Myth Than Reality Posted: 10 Mar 2015 12:55 AM PDT The discovery of the “exercise hormone” irisin three years ago and more than 170 related papers about it The post Scientists Find “Exercise Hormone” Irisin Is More Myth Than Reality has been published on Technology Org.

Blood-Based Genetic Biomarkers Identify Young Boys with Autism Posted: 10 Mar 2015 12:49 AM PDT In a study an international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School The post Blood-Based Genetic Biomarkers Identify Young Boys with Autism has been published on Technology Org.

Understanding How Neurons Shape Memories of Smells Posted: 10 Mar 2015 12:45 AM PDT In a study that helps to deconstruct how olfaction is encoded in the brain, neuroscientists at University of The post Understanding How Neurons Shape Memories of Smells has been published on Technology Org.

More than one good reason for eating mainly plant foods Posted: 10 Mar 2015 12:34 AM PDT Meat contains some important nutrients, but it’s not essential for a healthy diet. Many people, especially men in The post More than one good reason for eating mainly plant foods has been published on Technology Org.

New gene technology to offer faster detection of disease Posted: 10 Mar 2015 12:18 AM PDT A new gene sequencing technology being used to map the human genome is set to transform the diagnosis The post New gene technology to offer faster detection of disease has been published on Technology Org.

Progeny of old parents have fewer offspring Posted: 09 Mar 2015 09:51 PM PDT Reproduction at old age involves risks that may impact ones’ own life and may impose reduced biological fitness The post Progeny of old parents have fewer offspring has been published on Technology Org.

Vaccines from a reactor Posted: 09 Mar 2015 09:42 PM PDT In the event of an impending global flu pandemic, vaccine production could quickly reach its limits, as flu The post Vaccines from a reactor has been published on Technology Org.

New medical detector Posted: 09 Mar 2015 12:58 PM PDT The world’s first medical device to detect shock and high blood pressure in pregnant women could cut maternal The post New medical detector has been published on Technology Org.