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Outbreak of paralyzing disease linked to non-polio enterovirus 2019-01-22
Using multiple genomic sequencing tests, TGen identified a specific non-polio enterovirus -- EV-D68 -- among at least four children, according to a new study. The finding is significant because AFM cases are continuing to increase and there has been no official recognition that this disease is being caused by EV-D68, which limits the research community's […]
Machine learning could reduce testing, improve treatment for intensive care patients 2019-01-22
Doctors in intensive care units face a continual dilemma: Every blood test they order could yield critical information, but also adds costs and risks for patients. To address this challenge, researchers are developing a computational approach to help clinicians more effectively monitor patients' conditions and make decisions about the best opportunities to order lab tests […]
Aspirin may lower stroke risk in women with history of preeclampsia 2019-01-22
A new study suggests aspirin may lower stroke risk among middle-aged women with a history of preeclampsia.
Women, your inner circle may be key to gaining leadership roles 2019-01-22
According to a new study, women who communicate regularly with a female-dominated inner circle are more likely to attain high-ranking leadership positions.
Ranger motivation in dangerous African park 2019-01-22
A new study looks at the job satisfaction of front line conservation rangers working in challenging conditions at a national park in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and identifies ways to improve motivation to make them more effective at enforcing the law.
New skin test detects prion infection before symptoms appear 2019-01-22
Prions can infect both humans and animals, causing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in humans, mad cow disease in cattle, and chronic wasting disease in elk and deer. The infectious, misfolded protein particles often go undetected as they destroy brain tissue, causing memory loss, mobility issues, and ultimately death. Preclinical detection of prions has proven difficult, but […]
To halt malaria transmission, more research focused on human behavior needed 2019-01-22
Wherever possible, researchers should not just focus on mosquito behavior when working to eliminate malaria, but must also consider how humans behave at night when the risk of being bitten by an infected mosquito is highest.
Breastmilk sugars differ in pregnant women on probiotics 2019-01-22
The complex sugars found in human breastmilk, long believed to be fixed in their composition, may change in women who are taking probiotics, according to new research.
Negative experiences on social media tied to higher odds of feeling lonely 2019-01-22
Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness.
Courage to aim for less cleanliness? 2019-01-22
Current hygiene measures against aggressive germs could sometimes be counterproductive, according to a group of researchers. They propose to examine the role diversity of microorganisms plays in our domestic environment more intensively. The findings could challenge existing strategies for fighting infectious diseases and resistant germs.
Teens keep active despite asthma or eczema, study finds 2019-01-22
A fresh look at how teenagers are affected by their asthma, eczema or obesity has some reassuring findings.
New tool enables imaging of neural activity with near-infrared light 2019-01-22
A new, groundbreaking tool for visualizing neural activity has implications for understanding brain functions and disorders.
New explanation for Alexander the Great's death 2019-01-22
Did Alexander the Great meet his demise more than 2,300 years ago because of the neurological disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?
Erasing memories associated with cocaine use reduces drug seeking behavior 2019-01-22
Researchers identified the brain circuits that form memories associating environmental cues with cocaine use. Targeting these memories may improve the success of exposure therapy to prevent relapse.
Supplement makes (mouse) moms' milk better; pups benefit for life 2019-01-22
Giving nursing mouse mothers a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) promotes maternal weight loss, boosts milk production and quality, and leads to long-lasting physical, neurological, and behavioral benefits in the pups.
Possible link between rotavirus vaccine and decline in type 1 diabetes 2019-01-22
A drop in the number of young children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes could be associated with the introduction of routine rotavirus vaccination of Australian infants, according to a new study.
Frequent use of aspirin can lead to increased bleeding, study finds 2019-01-22
A new study has found that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes, can lead to an increase risk of almost 50 percent in major bleeding episodes.
Noninvasive light-sensitive recombinase for deep brain genetic manipulation 2019-01-22
A research team presents a noninvasive light-sensitive photoactivatable recombinase suitable for genetic manipulation in vivo. The highly light-sensitive property of photoactivatable Flp recombinase will be ideal for controlling genetic manipulation in deep mouse brain regions by illumination with a noninvasive light-emitting diode. This easy-to-use optogenetic module will provide a side-effect free and expandable genetic manipulation […]
A tradeoff in the neural code 2019-01-22
New research suggests that our brains are like modern washing machines -- evolved to have the latest sophisticated programming, but more vulnerable to breakdown and prone to develop costly disorders. Scientists conducted experiments comparing the efficiency of the neural code in non-human and human primates and found that as the neural code gets more efficient, […]
Multiple sclerosis: Helping cells to help themselves 2019-01-22
Diseases such as multiple sclerosis are characterized by damage to the 'myelin sheath', a protective covering wrapped around nerve cells akin to insulation around an electrical wire. Researchers have discovered how the body initiates repair mechanisms which will limit the extent of any damage to this sheath. Their findings may provide a basis for the […]

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