Archive: 14/03/2017

Study finds new class of androgens play key role in polycystic ovary syndrome

Scientists led by the University of Birmingham have discovered that a new class of male sex hormones known as androgens plays a key role in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Mar 14, 2017

Banning unvaccinated kids from child care may have unforeseen consequences

The federal government's push for all state and territories to ban unvaccinated children from child care is a coercive measure that may disadvantage working parents and their children, and may have other unintended consequences.

Mar 14, 2017

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Women suffering severe pregnancy sickness are not getting required support, new research shows

New research suggests that more than half of women suffering with severe pregnancy sickness – Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) – are not given the help they need to deal with the condition; leaving some with no choice but ...

Mar 14, 2017

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Scientists develop scoring system to calculate prognosis for breast cancer patients

What if a simple genetic test could tell cancer patients what their odds of survival are? It's an approach that researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are developing, and they have ...

Mar 14, 2017

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African-Americans must be proactive and reactive to fight heart disease

Sixteen years ago, Kinzo Evans was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. His stomach was swollen. At night, he couldn't lay prostrate to sleep because it was hard for him to breathe. He was also fatigued. Evans' deteriorating ...

Mar 14, 2017

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New nano-implant could one day help restore sight

A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego and La Jolla-based startup Nanovision Biosciences Inc. have developed the nanotechnology and wireless electronics for a new type of retinal prosthesis that brings ...

Mar 14, 2017

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Gene mutation found to drive prostate cancer subtype

A newly discovered genetic mutation that is found in a subtype of prostate cancer is integral to the disease's development and growth, according to research from Weill Cornell Medicine scientists. Their findings could pave ...

Mar 14, 2017

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For Asian-Americans, daily racial slights invade the nights

Asian-Americans are often seen as "model" minorities whose success is often attributed to a lack of barriers, such as racism and discrimination, that might prevent upward mobility.

Mar 14, 2017

Gene ABL1 implicated in both cancer and a developmental disorder

ABL1, a human gene well-known for its association with cancer now has been linked to a developmental disorder. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers from institutions around the world, including Baylor ...

Mar 14, 2017

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Mouse study helps find genetic causes of human behavioral disorders

Scientists studying the role of a protein complex in the normal development of the mouse brain unexpectedly created a mouse model that replicates clinical symptoms of patients with complex neurological disorders such as hyperactivity, ...

Mar 14, 2017

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