FeaturedResearch Flexible Spinal Implant Reduces Tissue Damage Scientists from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have made it possible for paralyzed rats…Karina KakApril 2, 2015
Research The Role of Estrogen in Allergic Reactions Many people experience allergic reactions to certain foods and drugs or other allergens. Anaphylaxis is…Brynn KronMarch 29, 2015
FeaturedResearch New Insight Into Sleep and Memory Most people would agree that staying up all night to study for an exam is…Brynn KronMarch 29, 2015
Research Growth Factor Shows Regenerative Effects in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder. It slowly develops, often beginning with a slight…Karina KakMarch 29, 2015
FeaturedResearch Mouse Brain Expanded with Human DNA A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics…Benjamin YangMarch 28, 2015
Research Enzymes Thought to Promote Cancer Are Actually Tumor Suppressors Scientists at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that enzymes previously…Karina KakMarch 28, 2015
Research Medical Device Targets Brain-to-Stomach Signaling A new device called the Maestro Rechargeable System has been approved by the United States Food and…Karina KakMarch 28, 2015
Research Artificial Spleen May Save Lives From Infections A new breakthrough treatment for bacterial infections is here! Researchers have developed an artificial spleen capable…John HuangMarch 27, 2015
Research 15-Minute Paper Tests Designed to Detect Disease A 15-minute paper test from the Corgenix Medical Corporation has recently been approved by the…Benjamin YangMarch 27, 2015
FeaturedResearch Nano-hydrogels Developed to Attack Cancer Hydrogels are water-based polymers that have the characteristics of both liquids and solids. With their…Karina KakMarch 27, 2015
Research Microbes in the Gut May Cause Autoimmunity Later We all know that the microbes in our gut keep us healthy by keeping harmful…John HuangMarch 26, 2015
Research Why Being in the Cold Gives You the Cold You may remember being told to put on extra layers before leaving the house as a…Raymond HoMarch 24, 2015
Research Brain Protein Possible Target for Treating Flu Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that can cause mild…Raymond HoMarch 24, 2015
Research Healthier Men Have High-Quality Semen A study by California's Stanford University School of Medicine, led by Dr. Michael Eisenberg, revealed…Stephanie ChuMarch 23, 2015
Research Tanning in the Dark If you've ever been on a beach, you may have noticed people simply laying on the sand…Raymond HoMarch 23, 2015
FeaturedResearch Slippery Silicone: the Bacteria Slip ‘n Slide! Oftentimes when we think of hospitals, we think of sterile environments with hand sanitizer dispensers…Asal HomayouniMarch 23, 2015
Research Antibiotic Use Linked to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an autoimmune disease--the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, resulting…Karina KakMarch 23, 2015
Research Why Napping is Important for Infants Do you remember taking naps when you were little? It's interesting that as you become older,…Raymond HoMarch 22, 2015
Research Does Eating Red Meat Cause Cancer? A high consumption of red meat (beef, pork, and lamb) has been known to cause…Raymond HoMarch 20, 2015
Research Cause of Rotavirus Infection Revealed Do you remember getting severe stomachaches as a child? Although there are many possible explanations…Raymond HoMarch 20, 2015