Archive: 25/11/2014
Homeless, mentally ill women face vicious cycle in India
An award-winning study by a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researcher has documented how homeless, mentally ill women in India face a vicious cycle:
Nov 25, 2014
Researcher contributes to debate on breast cancer gene screening
There has been much recent debate on the benefits and risks of screening for breast cancer using BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in the general adult population. With an estimated 235,000 new breast cancer diagnoses each year in ...
Nov 25, 2014
Researchers shed new light on the genetics of memory performance
In the largest study of the genetics of memory ever undertaken, an international researcher team including scientists from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), have discovered two common genetic variants that are ...
Nov 25, 2014
Team uses e-health records to search for hidden drug benefits
With research and development costs for many drugs reaching well into the billions, pharmaceutical companies want more than ever to determine whether their drugs already at market have any hidden therapeutic benefits that ...
Nov 25, 2014
Trojan horse tactic gives parasites edge over immune systems
Parasites use Trojan horse subterfuge to suppress the immunity of their victims when causing infection, according to a study.
Nov 25, 2014