Archive: 16/12/2014

The sense of smell uses fast dynamics to encode odors

Neuroscientists from the John B. Pierce Laboratory and Yale School of Medicine have discovered that mice can detect minute differences in the temporal dynamics of the olfactory system, according to research that will be published ...

Dec 16, 2014

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Teen contraband smokers more likely to use illicit drugs

A University of Alberta economics professor has discovered a link between contraband cigarette use and illicit drug use among Canadian teens.

Dec 16, 2014

Study finds most patients do not use inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors correctly

For people with asthma or severe allergies, medical devices like inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors, such as EpiPen, can be lifesaving.

Dec 16, 2014

Amount of mitochondrial DNA predicts frailty and mortality

New research from The Johns Hopkins University suggests that the amount of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) found in peoples' blood directly relates to how frail they are medically. This DNA may prove to be a useful predictor of ...

Dec 16, 2014

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Study hints at antioxidant treatment for high blood pressure

High blood pressure affects more than 70 million Americans and is a major risk factor for stroke, heart failure and other renal and cardiovascular diseases. Two University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers are examining ...

Dec 16, 2014

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Syphilis on the rise among gay, bisexual men: CDC

(HealthDay)—The number of cases of syphilis in the United States jumped 10 percent from 2012 to 2013, with gay and bisexual men accounting for 75 percent of the increase, U.S health officials reported Tuesday.

Dec 16, 2014

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Single genetic abnormality accelerates, removes the brakes on Ewing sarcoma tumor growth

The genetic abnormality that drives the bone cancer Ewing sarcoma operates through two distinct processes - both activating genes that stimulate tumor growth and suppressing those that should keep cancer from developing. ...

Dec 16, 2014

Meth users face substantially higher risk for getting Parkinson's disease

In addition to incurring serious dental problems, memory loss and other physical and mental issues, methamphetamine users are three times more at risk for getting Parkinson's disease than non-illicit drug users, new research ...

Dec 16, 2014

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People trust typical-looking faces most

Being "average" is often considered a bad thing, but new research suggests that averageness wins when people assess the trustworthiness of a face. The research indicates that, while typical-looking faces aren't seen as the ...

Dec 16, 2014

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People may inherit 'gut' bacteria that cause Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

A new study by an international team of researchers shows for the first time that people may inherit some of the intestinal bacteria that cause Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively know as inflammatory bowel ...

Dec 16, 2014

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Archive: 16/12/2014

The sense of smell uses fast dynamics to encode odors

Teen contraband smokers more likely to use illicit drugs

Study finds most patients do not use inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors correctly

Amount of mitochondrial DNA predicts frailty and mortality

Study hints at antioxidant treatment for high blood pressure

Syphilis on the rise among gay, bisexual men: CDC

Single genetic abnormality accelerates, removes the brakes on Ewing sarcoma tumor growth

Meth users face substantially higher risk for getting Parkinson's disease

People trust typical-looking faces most

People may inherit 'gut' bacteria that cause Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

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