Archive: 17/10/2013
The pig, the fish and the jellyfish: Tracing nervous disorders in humans
What do pigs, jellyfish and zebrafish have in common? It might be hard to discern the connection, but the different species are all pieces in a puzzle. A puzzle which is itself part of a larger picture of solving the riddles ...
Oct 17, 2013
Cancer cells' communication path blocked
Lund University cancer researchers have discovered the path used by exosomes to enter cancer cells, where they stimulate malignant tumour development. They have also succeeded in blocking the uptake route in experimental ...
Oct 17, 2013
Dirty deeds, deconstructed: Research says many cheaters not only do not feel remorse, they enjoy pulling a fast one
Whether it's an investment adviser bilking clients, an athlete taking performance-enhancing drugs, or a small-business owner underreporting his taxes, scofflaws seem to find ways to beat the system in virtually every arena.
Oct 17, 2013
Video instruction brings quick advances for teens with autism
(Medical Xpress)—Difficulty with social situations hinders the relationships, schoolwork, and mental health of teens with autism. Often these students struggle with complicated interactions in high school, but scientists ...
Oct 17, 2013
The cost of racial bias in economic decisions
When financial gain depends on cooperation, we might expect that people would put aside their differences and focus on the bottom line. But new research suggests that people's racial biases make them more likely to leave ...
Oct 17, 2013
Vertebral augmentation for spinal fractures offers greater patient survival and overall cost savings
A study of 69,000 Medicare patient records led by Johns Hopkins researchers shows that people with spine compression fractures who undergo operations to strengthen back bones with cement survive longer and have shorter overall ...
Oct 17, 2013
Traumatic injuries in elderly patients are often underestimated
Traumatic injuries can be more severe for older adults, yet they often do not get the right level of care, according to a study appearing in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Instead of ...
Oct 17, 2013