Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Seeking COVID cures: Scientists find promising first step in antiviral treatment
Researchers from Cornell University have identified a possible target for antiviral treatment for COVID-19.
Apr 7, 2020
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Cornell University
Psychology & Psychiatry
Molecular mechanism underlies anxiety, autism
A calcium-dependent molecular mechanism discovered in the brain cells of mice by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may underlie the impaired social interactions and anxiety found in neuropsychiatric disorders – including ...
Jun 19, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychopathic killers: Computerized text analysis uncovers the word patterns of a predator
As words can be the soul's window, scientists are learning to peer through it: Computerized text analysis shows that psychopathic killers make identifiable word choices – beyond conscious control – when talking ...
Oct 14, 2011
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Cardiology
Study looks at diet to assess link of heart disease, metabolite
In the last five years, some scientists have cautioned against eating eggs and meat because these foods generate a common dietary compound, trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), that research has suggested plays a role in heart ...
Aug 5, 2016
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Genetics
Scientists discover new antibiotic resistance gene
While sifting through the bacterial genome of salmonella, Cornell food scientists discovered mcr-9, a new, stealthy jumping gene so diabolical and robust that it resists one of the world's few last-resort antibiotics.
May 7, 2019
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Medical research
Like patching a flat tire: New fix heals herniated discs
A new two-step technique to repair herniated discs uses hyaluronic acid gel to re-inflate the disc and collagen gel to seal the hole, essentially repairing ruptured discs like you'd repair a flat tire.
Mar 11, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Woulda, coulda, shoulda: The haunting regret of failing our ideal selves
Forsaken dreams. Romantic interests not pursued. Securing a job near home rather than an adventurous position overseas.
May 29, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
CT scans lower lung cancer deaths, according to study
In response to a recent national study showing that CT scans in a select high-risk population lower lung cancer deaths, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has launched a lung cancer screening program for those ...
Jul 3, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research finds few US workers aware of COVID sick leave protections
Even with federal provisions aimed at protecting workers, instances of sick people being unable to take time off tripled during the pandemic and fewer than half of workers were aware that emergency COVID-19 sick leave was ...
Aug 30, 2021
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Neuroscience
Researchers closer to new Alzheimer's therapy with brain blood flow discovery
By discovering the culprit behind decreased blood flow in the brain of people with Alzheimer's, biomedical engineers at Cornell University have made possible promising new therapies for the disease.
Feb 11, 2019
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