Oncology & Cancer
568 genes identified with the potential to trigger cancer
Analysis of the genomes of 28,000 tumors from 66 types of cancer has led to the identification of 568 cancer driver genes
Aug 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Video games can change your brain
Scientists have collected and summarized studies looking at how video games can shape our brains and behavior. Research to date suggests that playing video games can change the brain regions responsible for attention and ...
Jun 22, 2017
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Neuroscience
Neuroscientists get yes-no answers via brain activity
(Medical Xpress)—Western researchers have used neuroimaging to read human thought via brain activity when they are conveying specific 'yes' or 'no' answers.
May 30, 2013
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Genetics
A genetically encoded sensor to measure serotonin dynamics in vivo
Serotonin (5-HT), one of the primary hormones released in the human brain, has many essential functions. For instance, serotonin is known to stabilize the mood, produce feelings of well-being, regulate sleep patterns and ...
Genetics
New study explains evolution of duplicate genes
From time to time, living cells will accidently make an extra copy of a gene during the normal replication process. Throughout the history of life, evolution has molded some of these seemingly superfluous genes into a source ...
Apr 7, 2014
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Medications
How new ketamine drug helps with depression
On March 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first truly new medication for major depression in decades. The drug is a nasal spray called esketamine, derived from ketamine—an anesthetic that has made ...
Mar 25, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Molecular profiling reveals differences between primary and recurrent ovarian cancers
There is a need to analyze tumor specimens at the time of ovarian cancer recurrence, according to a new study published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. Researchers used a diagnostic technology called molecular profiling ...
Feb 10, 2012
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Health
How healthy is your meal kit meal?
With many people spending less time cooking and more time eating out and ordering takeaways, the food industry has adapted by introducing commercial meal kit subscription services that deliver recipes and fresh, pre-measured ...
Nov 7, 2019
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Neuroscience
The most common anxiety medications, explained
Endless worry, irritability and insomnia are all symptoms of a possible anxiety disorder.
Mar 25, 2023
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Medications
Pilot study: Potency drug reduces long-term blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A small group of patients with type 2 diabetes significantly improved their long-term blood sugar levels when treated with high-dose tadalafil, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. The result from the University ...
May 4, 2023
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