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Tiny changes in the microscopic structure of the human brain may affect how patients respond to an emerging therapy for neurological problems.

Applying a gel to damaged teeth stimulates the enamel to re-grow - a finding that could stop people from developing cavities that must be drilled and filled

A recent report has described the effects of binocular occlusion in a patient with spatial neglect and severe posture impairment.

Scientists have discovered what may be the earliest possible biological marker of type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile type 1 diabetes. If their mouse study can be replicated in humans, which they are now attempti...

Researchers have validated a first-of-its-kind machine learning-based model to evaluate immunohistochemical characteristics in patients with suspected thyroid nodules, achieving 'excellent performance' for individualized...

Transplantation of kidneys from Hepatitis C-infected donors to uninfected recipients is safe and can be successfully implemented as a standard of care, according to an observational study.

The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known. Researchers discuss how broad its effects can be, from premature aging to cancer, and how this can be influenced by diff...

Researchers show how in genetic forms of Alzheimer's, a process called neurogenesis, or the creation of new brain cells, can be disrupted by the brain's own immune cells.

New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament, which helps keep the tooth stable in the jawbone. This improved understanding will ...

Researchers have found a new way to treat the inflammation involved in chronic diseases such as psoriasis, asthma and HIV. A group of transmitter substances (cytokines) in the immune system, the so-called IL-1 family, ha...

Hurricane Dorian becomes stronger as it makes its way up the Atlantic toward the Bahamas, according to the latest forecast.

Imagine a scene from the near future: you get dropped off downtown by a driverless car. You slam the door and head into your office or appointment. But then where does the autonomous vehicle go? It's a question that citi...

Hundreds of scientifically priceless fossils are extracted in horrendous conditions in Myanmar's amber mines and smuggled over the border for sale in China

A unique databank that profiles children with hearing loss will help researchers globally understand why some children adapt and thrive, while others struggle.

Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programs have the same ability to build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of a similar age, according to new research.

Study shows link between longer NFL career and higher risk of cognitive, mental health problems. Risk persisted over time, even 20 years following injury. Certain positions also carried elevated risk for cognitive proble...

One of the best preserved and well known Sinagua ruins is Montezuma Castle National Monument, an impressive 20-room pueblo built into a white limestone cliff.

"Wherever you dig, there's another one," the site's chief archaeologist said.

Controlling the smallest unit of sound could have applications in quantum information --

Exercise immediately prior to and during pregnancy restores key tissues in the body, making them better able to manage blood sugar levels and lowering the risk of long term health problems, suggests new research carried ...

Treatment practices need to change in order to help more people with alcohol use disorder, according to a recent article. More than 1 million Canadians have alcohol use disorders in any given year, but the vast majority ...

New research suggest that all types of MHT, except topical vaginal estrogens, are associated with increased risks of breast cancer, and that the risks are greater for users of estrogen-progestagen hormone therapy than fo...