Medical research
One punch to knock out flu: Researcher sees universal flu vaccine ahead
The fact that this year's flu shot is not a good match against this year's influenza strain is well known, and has happened before.
Jan 14, 2015
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Key to universal flu vaccine: Embrace the unfamiliar
Vaccine researchers have developed a strategy aimed at generating broadly cross-reactive antibodies against the influenza virus: embrace the unfamiliar.
Aug 25, 2014
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Researchers uncover clues to flu's mechanisms
A flu virus acts like a Trojan horse as it attacks and infects host cells. Scientists at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have acquired a clearer view of the well-hidden mechanism involved.
Aug 1, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Steve Wynn: University on path to blindness cure
Las Vegas casino tycoon Steve Wynn said Friday that he gave $25 million to support blindness research at the University of Iowa after becoming convinced that its scientists were leading the way in the search for a cure.
Oct 19, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Language can reveal the invisible, study shows
It is natural to imagine that the sense of sight takes in the world as it is—simply passing on what the eyes collect from light reflected by the objects around us.
Aug 26, 2013
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New DNA vaccine technology poised to deliver safe and cost-effective disease protection
New and increasingly sophisticated vaccines are taking aim at a broad range of disease-causing pathogens, targeting them with greater effectiveness at lower cost and with improved measures to ensure safety.
Nov 5, 2012
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'Universal' vaccines could finally allow for wide-scale flu prevention
An emerging class of long-lasting flu vaccines could do more than just save people the trouble of an annual flu shot.
Feb 27, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The Four Loko effect
The popular, formerly caffeinated, fruity alcoholic beverage, Four Loko, has been blamed for the spike in alcohol-related hospitalizations, especially throughout college campuses.
May 23, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Studies find teens with problematic smartphone use are twice as likely to have anxiety
PSU (problematic smartphone use) describes a pattern of behaviors, thoughts and feelings linked to smartphones that resembles an addiction, such as feeling panicky or upset when the phone is unavailable, finding it difficult ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Unplanned pregnancies among active service women likely curb US military readiness, research suggests
Unplanned pregnancies among active service women may be curbing overall US military readiness for action and compromising its Women, Peace and Security objectives, suggests research published online in the journal BMJ Military ...
Jul 25, 2024
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