Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Aug 24, 2020 1 127
RNA quality control system goes awry in frontotemporal lobar degeneration Researchers at Osaka University have identified a fault in the RNA quality control system of cells that leads to the haywire production of toxic proteins in frontotemporal lobar degeneration and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... Aug 24, 2020 0 13
Reducing side effects during the treatment of brain tumours Glioblastomas are among the most aggressive brain tumors in adults and difficult to treat due to their rapid growth and their diversity. Usually, the malignant tumors cannot be completely or permanently removed by surgery. ... Aug 24, 2020 0 3
The mutation making SARS-CoV-2 milder Like any other organism on the planet, the SARS-CoV-2 virus is prone to the natural genetic diversity that may arise from mutations. Since the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) hit the world, there ... Aug 24, 2020 0 155
Overcoming therapeutic resistance in lung cancer A protein highly expressed in lung cancer cells drives resistance to targeted therapies, report researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. In preclinical ... Aug 24, 2020 0 3
Excessive fructose consumption may cause a leaky gut, leading to fatty liver disease Excessive consumption of fructose—a sweetener ubiquitous in the American diet—can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is comparably abundant in the United States. But contrary to previous understanding, ... Aug 24, 2020 0 894
Global gut health experts guide growth of synbiotics Chances are you've heard of or even taken probiotics: supplements delivering "good microbes" to the gut, providing a wide range of health benefits. If you're really up on your gut health, you may also be aware of prebiotics: ... Aug 24, 2020 0 141
Living at higher altitudes associated with higher levels of child stunting Residing at higher altitude is associated with greater rates of stunting, even for children living in "ideal-home environments" according to a new study from researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute ... Aug 24, 2020 0 7
People can make better choices when it benefits others People are better at learning and decision-making when trying to avoid harm to others, according to new research published in JNeurosci. Aug 24, 2020 0 0
New treatment developed shows success in high-risk solid tumors Despite intensive treatment, high-risk solid tumors like neuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma are challenging to cure because the disease in those high-risk patients does not respond to therapy. Conventional ... Aug 24, 2020 0 2
