Monthly Archives: Ottobre 2018
Breakthrough study to culture human skin cells called keratinocytes to produce skin grafts
Breakthrough study to culture human skin cells called keratinocytes to produce skin grafts has been published by a team of researchers from Duke-NUS Medical...
Higher levels of cognitive ability could help protect people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds from...
Higher levels of cognitive ability could help protect people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds from increased risk of mental health issues—but health inequality remains a...
Only one in 30 children does the recommended amount of daily physical activity
Only one in 30 children does the recommended amount of daily physical activity, new research suggests.
Guidelines from the Chief Medical Officer say people aged...
Vanderbilt research Lifespan and sexual maturity depends on your brain more than your body
New Vanderbilt research finds how long humans and other warm-blooded animals live—and when they reach sexual maturity— may have more to do with their...
Teens who stop smoking pot can think and learn better afterward
Teens who stop smoking pot can think and learn better afterward, even if they are only light users, a new study reports.
Compared to teenagers...
Young children : Childhood antibiotics and antacids may be linked to heightened obesity risk
Young children prescribed antibiotics and, to a lesser extent, drugs to curb excess stomach acid, may be at heightened risk of obesity, suggests research...
Levels of gender inequality across the world are associated with disproportionate death rates among...
Levels of gender inequality across the world are associated with disproportionate death rates among girls under five years old, according to a study led...
A genetic defect associated with als causes changes how cells starved of sugar metabolize...
A genetic defect tied to a variety of neurodegenerative diseases and mental illnesses changes how cells starved of sugar metabolize fatty compounds known as...
Becoming more sensitive to pain is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee...
Becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis, according to a new...
Study has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear
A study conducted at Texas A&M University has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear, a discovery that holds potential...
A new imaging technique produces a topographical map showing how electrons flow between two...
The chips that drive everyday electronic gadgets such as personal computers and smartphones are made in semiconductor fabrication plants.
These plants employ powerful transmission electron...
A single protein regulates a battery of key genes inside developing sperm
A single protein regulates a battery of key genes inside developing sperm, according to a new study out of Case Western Reserve University School...
Blood pressure – Solving a 100-year mystery
The baroreceptor reflex is a fascinating medical phenomenon.
The reflex is controlled by specialized neurons that react in just a fraction of a second to...
Psychologists Examine Why Haunted Houses Creep Us Out
The Haunted House is a time-honored horror setting.
All of us have shivered our way through spooky flicks such as The Haunting, The Amityville...
Wellness : High Vitamin D Levels Linked with Better Fitness
There's yet another reason to make sure you're getting enough vitamin D: High levels of this essential nutrient are linked with better fitness, according to...
