Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system and the transmission of information between the brain and...
January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
Ultrasound may enhance delivery of RNA molecules to treat GI disorders
New research shows that ultrasound could enhance the absorption of strands of RNA into colon cells in the gut, to...
January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
It’s Nearly Possible to “Shut off” Parkinson’s with a Flick of a Switch
IN BRIEF With the insertion of a metal rod into the brain of participating patients, researchers have used deep brain...
January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
Double-barreled drug strategy cancels cancer’s backup plans
Cutting off cancer cells’ fuel sources causes the tumor (blue area above) to “eat” itself (occurring in the green spots), and delivering...
January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
Protein deficiency may explain kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease affects millions of people in the United States each year. New research points to a circulating protein...
January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
Brain stimulation pinpoints precise memory boost
Researchers have used direct brain stimulation to improve a very specific form of memory Building on previous studies showing...
January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
Chinese herbal treatment shows signs of effectiveness in bone marrow recovery
UCLA researchers have found that a Chinese herbal regimen called TSY-1 (Tianshengyuan-1) increased telomerase activity in normal blood cells but...
January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
Changes in blood-brain barrier, intestinal permeability found in individuals with autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has the dubious distinction of being the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S., according to the...
January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
New clinical trial shows ‘promising results’ for ASD treatment
The gut microbiota is a fascinating part of the human body; it plays a crucial role in immunity and keeps...
January 18, 2017January 18, 2017
An International Team of Experts Just Released A “Manifesto” on How to Fix Science
IN BRIEF Experts have published a “manifesto” on how to improve science research in four areas: methods, reporting and dissemination,...