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News Cryo-electron microscopy combined with supercomputer simulations have created the best model yet, with near atomic-level detail, of a vital molecular machine, the human pre-initiation complex (PIC). Contributed Auth...

The fertilized eggs don't just participate in the reprogramming process of male DNA but also closely monitor and protect the genetic integrity of the material. That being the case, there are possibilities that the fertil...

Consuming 20g of nuts a day reduces the risk of a number of diseases, noted a recent study. In spite of fat, the proteins and fibers present in nuts also help in reducing the risk of obesity, reported the researchers.

News Using a new in-house fluorescence imaging technique, the team found that melanocyte membranes form 'blisters', which become vehicles for carrying melanosomes. Contributed Author: Kyoto University Topics: Medical Dia...

News By using the PCEM, the researchers have successfully measured the effective mass density of cell membranes during stem cell differentiation, and cancer cell response to drugs in an extended period. Contributed Autho...

News Pebble, maker of smartwatches, has shuttered. The company confirmed Wednesday that it has halted production and sold its assets to Fitbit, Inc. Contributed Author: Sheri Kasprzak Topics: Wearables

Staring into a flickering light could help treat Alzheimer's disease. Using a mouse model, researchers from MIT have demonstrated that flashing light at a specific frequency can alter patterns of brain activity in a way ...

UN, international health and development agencies to promote environmentally and socially responsible procurement of health commodities

News The portfolio offers Medical and Pharma equipment and device manufacturers compounds that can be used globally, simplifying the supply chain for equipment exports worldwide, and assuring regulatory compliance. Contr...

News By applying an analytical tool called graph analysis to the imaging results, researchers can measure the relationships among highly connected and complex data like the network of connections in the human brain. Cont...

News With the single-use concept, each patient gets their own endoscope. Patients, healthcare professionals, and medical device manufactures do not need to worry about the risk of infection after the procedure. Staff Aut...

News The team produced polymer films that were equipped with functional side groups that act as "anchor points" for molecules, which can be used to attach fluorescence dyes and biomolecules. Contributed Author: Phys.org ...

New research underlined a correlation between grooming pubic hair and the possibility to develop a sexually transmitted infection. However, more studies will have to be carried out to establish whether there is a causal ...

News Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered for the first time that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activity in the human brain that enhances emotional judgments and memory recall. Contributed Author...

News Previous models have either been static and so have not reproduced critical blood flow effects or they have not supported all the cell types found in human blood-brain barriers.The new device overcomes these problem...

Chicago high school students needed medical care after eating marijuana-laced gummy bears. The police are still investigating this incident.

White wine could contribute to developing melanomas in body parts that are less exposed to sun, according to new research. The implications of these findings have to be further analyzed, however.

Tyson Foods launched a $150 million capital fund for startups. The company's aim for the project is to target institutions with innovative ideas with high potential.

Sometimes, babies and mothers need help during delivery. C-sections do a lot to improve the well-being of babies and mothers but researchers are saying the procedure also has a hand in human evolution.

More than a quarter of medical students suffer from depression and one in 10 have suicidal thoughts. What are the reasons behind these suicidal risks and depressive symptoms?

Before you can scold your kids from spending too much time online, a new study suggests you may have to check your habits first. Researchers found most parents spend around nine hours a day glued to their phone or TV scr...

(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Children exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke show measurable amounts of the drug in their bodies, a researcher at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ...