Archive: 27/01/2014
Relationship between retina and circadian rhythms explored in new book
Emory Eye Center Director of Research, P. Michael Iuvone, the Sylvia Montag Ferst and Frank W. Ferst Professor of Ophthalmology, has published a new book, The Retina and Circadian Rhythms (Springer, 2014), along with fellow ...
Jan 27, 2014
Study provides clearer picture of cancer risk
(Medical Xpress)—A University of Vermont researcher has helped to develop a more accurate way of studying genetic changes to identify people at high risk for colon and other cancers. The findings are published in Nature ...
Jan 27, 2014
Research uncovers mechanism linked to brain cancer tumor growth
(Medical Xpress)—Aha moments can happen anywhere, even in mid-air. For University of Vermont Professor of Neurological Sciences Diane M. Jaworski, Ph.D., and former graduate student Patrick Long, an epiphany – adding ...
Jan 27, 2014
First patient treated with novel proton therapy system
(Medical Xpress)—A 33-year-old man from Leasburg, Mo., was the first patient to receive a revolutionary form of highly accurate radiation treatment from the world's first proton system of its kind. The treatment was administered ...
Jan 27, 2014
How strong of a football fan are you? There's a test for that
So, you think you're a loyal supporter of a certain football team? Would you care to put that to a scientific test?
Jan 27, 2014
Research explores link between traumatic brain injury and sleep
(Medical Xpress)—It has long been believed that a person with a concussion should stay awake or not sleep for more than a few hours at a time.
Jan 27, 2014