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'Tubuloids' offer a realistic platform for modeling chronic kidney disease

'Tubuloids' offer a realistic platform for modeling chronic kidney disease

byInstitute of Science TokyoResearchers developed tubuloids from adult kidney cells. When exposed to cisplatin, the model replicated key steps in the chronic kidney disease progression, including DNA

'Tubuloids' offer a realistic platform for modeling chronic kidney disease

byInstitute of Science TokyoResearchers developed tubuloids from adult kidney cells. When exposed to cisplatin, the model replicated key steps in the chronic kidney disease progression, including DNA
'It happens more than you think': Examining sexual violence in later life

'It happens more than you think': Examining sexual violence in later life

by Katie Pearce,George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual violence is usually framed as a concern affecting younger people. But a new George Mason University study of survivors ov

'It happens more than you think': Examining sexual violence in later life

by Katie Pearce,George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual violence is usually framed as a concern affecting younger people. But a new George Mason University study of survivors ov
Flu season peak is still to come this year: Is it too late to get a flu shot?

Flu season peak is still to come this year: Is it too late to get a flu shot?

by Irene WrightCredit: FRANK MERIÑO from PexelsWhile flu shot campaigns and initiatives start around the end of the summer, the peak season for flu is still weeks away.And if you haven't gotten yo

Flu season peak is still to come this year: Is it too late to get a flu shot?

by Irene WrightCredit: FRANK MERIÑO from PexelsWhile flu shot campaigns and initiatives start around the end of the summer, the peak season for flu is still weeks away.And if you haven't gotten yo
Changing the paradigm on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Connective tissues don't tell the whole story

Changing the paradigm on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Connective tissues don't tell the whole story

byMedical University of South CarolinaDr. Cortney Gensemer (left) and Dr. Russell Norris (right) in Dr. Norris' laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Medical University o

Changing the paradigm on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Connective tissues don't tell the whole story

byMedical University of South CarolinaDr. Cortney Gensemer (left) and Dr. Russell Norris (right) in Dr. Norris' laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Medical University o
Multiple sclerosis explained: Symptoms, risk factors and treatments

Multiple sclerosis explained: Symptoms, risk factors and treatments

by Dr. Aaron Bower, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Yale School of MedicineMultiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord, with 2.9 milli

Multiple sclerosis explained: Symptoms, risk factors and treatments

by Dr. Aaron Bower, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Yale School of MedicineMultiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord, with 2.9 milli
A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and doctors are scrambling to respond

A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and doctors are scrambling to respond

by Aubrey Whelan, Max MarinCredit: Pixabay from PexelsDominic Cipriano couldn't stop shaking. A drug dealer on the streets of Kensington had sold him a bag of what he thought was fentanyl. And whe

A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and doctors are scrambling to respond

by Aubrey Whelan, Max MarinCredit: Pixabay from PexelsDominic Cipriano couldn't stop shaking. A drug dealer on the streets of Kensington had sold him a bag of what he thought was fentanyl. And whe
A testing paradox: Rising sexually transmitted infections cases may mask actual decline in infections

A testing paradox: Rising sexually transmitted infections cases may mask actual decline in infections

by Manuel Maidorn,Max Planck SocietyMinimal susceptible-infectious-treated-susceptible model for CT transmission among high-risk MSM, influenced by HIV risk perception and PrEP uptake. Credit:Proceedi

A testing paradox: Rising sexually transmitted infections cases may mask actual decline in infections

by Manuel Maidorn,Max Planck SocietyMinimal susceptible-infectious-treated-susceptible model for CT transmission among high-risk MSM, influenced by HIV risk perception and PrEP uptake. Credit:Proceedi
Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings of a small comparative study published in the open access journalBMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicinesuggest resistance e

Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings of a small comparative study published in the open access journalBMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicinesuggest resistance e
The type of workstation you use could make a difference in your health and productivity

The type of workstation you use could make a difference in your health and productivity

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt might be an exaggeration to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," but significant research indicates that

The type of workstation you use could make a difference in your health and productivity

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt might be an exaggeration to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," but significant research indicates that
Keeping kids safe outside during summer play

Keeping kids safe outside during summer play

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSummer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many pa

Keeping kids safe outside during summer play

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSummer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many pa
Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur
How to jump-start your new year with cold weather running

How to jump-start your new year with cold weather running

by Kurt Michael Downes and Kevin Milne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs 2024 approaches, many people look to begin the year with resolutions to become more fit. Some people fi

How to jump-start your new year with cold weather running

by Kurt Michael Downes and Kevin Milne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs 2024 approaches, many people look to begin the year with resolutions to become more fit. Some people fi