Archive: 04/05/2017

Researchers identify 6,500 genes that are expressed differently in men and women

Men and women differ in obvious and less obvious ways—for example, in the prevalence of certain diseases or reactions to drugs. How are these connected to one's sex? Weizmann Institute of Science researchers recently uncovered ...

May 4, 2017

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Cage-constrained growth of engineered cartilage reduces swelling and improves function

Researchers have shown that a novel cage constraint can prevent engineered cartilage from swelling during growth in culture, leading to better collagen stability and enhanced functional properties of the cartilage. The innovative ...

May 4, 2017

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In Huntington's disease, traffic jams in the cell's control center kill brain cells

Working with mouse, fly and human cells and tissue, Johns Hopkins researchers report new evidence that disruptions in the movement of cellular materials in and out of a cell's control center—the nucleus—appear to be a ...

May 4, 2017

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Improving control of age-related obesity

The function and distribution of adipose tissue in the body change during the course of life. Beige fat cells, a special type of adipocytes, have the capability to use energy reserves - fatty deposits - by generating heat ...

May 4, 2017

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Transgender patients not electing as much gender-affirming surgery as many believe, study finds

Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) have conducted the first study in the U.S. to determine the prevalence of gender affirming surgeries among a defined group of transgender patients, and found that most patients ...

May 4, 2017

Team identifies the novel molecular signal for triggering septic shock

Professor Seyun Kim's team from KAIST reported the mechanism by which cellular signaling transduction network is exquisitely controlled in mediating innate immune response such as sepsis by the enzyme IPMK (Inositol polyphosphate ...

May 4, 2017

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Potential predictor of glaucoma damage identified

Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, most often is diagnosed during a routine eye exam. Over time, elevated pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve, leading to vision loss. Unfortunately, there's no way ...

May 4, 2017

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Study debunks myth that fast food is mostly eaten by the poor

Whether rich or poor, one thing unites Americans of all economic classes: Our love for fast food.

May 4, 2017

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New intervention brings hope to patients with primary progressive aphasia

A Baycrest Health Sciences researcher and clinician has developed the first group language intervention that helps individuals losing the ability to speak due to a rare form of dementia, and could help patients maintain their ...

May 4, 2017

Reasons for eczema susceptibility uncovered

Scientists have uncovered evidence that a deficiency in the skin's barrier is key to triggering eczema.

May 4, 2017

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