CLINICAL WEBSITES

New inflammation inhibitor discovered 2018-11-15
A multidisciplinary team of researchers have developed an anti-inflammatory drug molecule with a new mechanism of action. By inhibiting a certain protein, the researchers were able to reduce the signals that trigger an inflammation.
Warning: Chemical weapons risk during a period of very rapid scientific change 2018-11-15
Alarming examples of the dangers from chemical weapons have been seen recently in the use of industrial chemicals and the nerve agent sarin against civilians in Syria, and in the targeted assassination operations using VX nerve agent in Malaysia and novichok nerve agent in the UK.
No link between 'hypoallergenic' dogs and lower risk of childhood asthma 2018-11-15
Growing up with dogs is linked to a lower risk of asthma, especially if the dogs are female, a new study shows. However, the researchers found no relation between 'allergy friendly' breeds and a lower risk of asthma.
Should you eat a low-gluten diet? 2018-11-15
When healthy people eat a low-gluten and fiber-rich diet compared with a high-gluten diet they experience less intestinal discomfort including less bloating which researchers show are due to changes of the composition and function of gut bacteria. The new study also shows a modest weight loss following low-gluten dieting. The researchers attribute the impact of […]
Drug combination makes cancer disappear in mice with neuroblastoma 2018-11-15
Researchers investigating new treatments for neuroblastoma -- one of the most common childhood cancers -- have found that a combination of two drugs made tumors disappear in mice, making it more effective than any other drugs tested in these animals.
Breakthrough in treatment of restless legs syndrome 2018-11-15
New research presents a breakthrough in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
A world without brick-and-mortar stores? Even avid online shoppers say, 'no, thanks' 2018-11-14
The majority of consumers, even those who prefer online shopping, think the extinction of brick-and-mortar stores would be bad for society, according to a new study that explores consumers' perceptions of today's transforming retail environment.
Microgel powder fights infection and helps wounds heal 2018-11-14
While making smart glue, a team of engineers discovered a handy byproduct: hydrogen peroxide. In microgel form, it reduces bacteria and virus ability to infect by at least 99.9 percent.
How we use music as a possible sleep aid 2018-11-14
Many individuals use music in the hope that it fights sleep difficulties, according to a new study.
Parents shouldn't worry if their infant doesn't sleep through the night by a year old 2018-11-14
The authors of a study found that a large percentage of healthy babies don't start sleeping through the night even at a year old. The research team also examined whether infants who didn't sleep for six or eight consecutive hours were more likely to have problems with psychomotor and mental development, and found no association. […]
Alcohol ads with pro-drinking comments on Facebook boost desire to drink, study finds 2018-11-14
Alcohol advertisements on social media sites such as Facebook can increase young adults' desire to drink if the ads contain pro-drinking comments from users, according to new research.
A new approach to detecting cancer earlier from blood tests 2018-11-14
Cancer scientists have combined 'liquid biopsy,' epigenetic alterations and machine learning to develop a blood test to detect and classify cancer at its earliest stages.
Putting food-safety detection in the hands of consumers 2018-11-14
Researchers have developed a wireless system that leverages the cheap RFID tags already on hundreds of billions of products to sense potential food contamination -- with no hardware modifications needed. With the simple, scalable system, the researchers hope to bring food-safety detection to the general public.
Mothers infected by dengue may have babies with higher risk of severe Zika, and vice versa 2018-11-14
Two new studies provide evidence that previous Dengue infection in pregnant mothers may lead to increased severity of Zika in babies, and that previous Zika infection in mice mothers may increase severity of Dengue infection in their pups. The research supports that maternally acquired antibodies for one virus can assist infection by the other by […]
Bias-based bullying does more harm, is harder to protect against 2018-11-14
A new study finds that bias-based bullying does more harm to students than generalized bullying, particularly for students who are targeted because of multiple identities, such as race and gender. What's more, the study finds that efforts to mitigate these harms are less effective against bias-based bullying.
How exercise could help fight drug addiction 2018-11-14
The siren call of addictive drugs can be hard to resist, and returning to the environment where drugs were previously taken can make resistance that much harder. However, addicts who exercise appear to be less vulnerable to the impact of these environmental cues. Now, research with mice suggests that exercise might strengthen a drug user's […]
Rainforest vine compound starves pancreatic cancer cells 2018-11-14
Pancreatic cancer cells are known for their ability to thrive under extreme conditions of low nutrients and oxygen, a trait known in the cancer field as 'austerity.' The cells' remarkable resistance to starvation is one reason why pancreatic cancer is so deadly. Now researchers have identified a compound from a Congolese plant that has strong […]
Older adults' abstract reasoning ability predicts depressive symptoms over time 2018-11-14
Age-related declines in abstract reasoning ability predict increasing depressive symptoms in subsequent years, according to data from a longitudinal study of older adults in Scotland.
Quantum science turns social 2018-11-14
Researchers developed a versatile remote gaming interface that allowed experts as well as hundreds of citizen scientists all over the world through multiplayer collaboration and in real time to optimize a quantum gas experiment in a lab. Both teams quickly used the interface to dramatically improve upon the previous best solutions, that scientists had established […]
Diabetic foot ulcers heal quickly with nitric oxide technology 2018-11-14
Around the world, 425 million people live with diabetes and upwards of 15 percent develop foot ulcers, which increases their risk of death 2.5 times. A new nitric oxide-releasing technology has the potential to cut down the healing time of diabetic foot ulcers from 120 days to 21 days.

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