Archive: 18/04/2017
Physiologists discover molecular mechanism for stabilizing inner ear cells, with implications for hearing loss
Mechanosensory hair cells in the inner ear pick up the softest sounds, such as whispers and distant noises.
Apr 18, 2017
Study helps veterinarian mental health
A Murdoch University study is investigating why there is a high rate of suicide and mental health issues among veterinarians.
Apr 18, 2017
Researchers disentangle relationship between autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and ADHD in children
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience internalizing and externalizing problems at higher rates than typically developing children, which could worsen social impairment, according to researchers with the ...
Apr 18, 2017
Expert endorses genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2
Professor Kelly Metcalfe, of U of T's Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, is leading the charge against hereditary breast and ovarian cancers by helping establish the standard protocol for addressing cancers associated ...
Apr 18, 2017
Promising new drug development could treat cachexia
According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly one-third of cancer deaths can be attributed to a wasting syndrome known as cachexia. Cachexia, an indicator of the advanced stages of disease, is a debilitating disorder ...
Apr 18, 2017
Brain imaging shows alcohol dependence severity relates to impulse-control deficiency
Would you rather receive $55 today or $75 two months from now?
Apr 18, 2017