Chemists at Université de Montréal have developed “signaling cascades” made with DNA molecules to report and quantify the concentration of various molecules in a drop of blood, all within 5 minutes. Their findings, validated by…
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Psychological fatigue poses major risk for returning smokers
The most reliable predictor of an ex-smoker’s relapse isn’t strong urges to smoke or low confidence in the ability to stay off tobacco – it’s weariness with the efforts to remain a non-smoker, according to a new study published…
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‘Outer space science’ brain surgery ends tremors without putting patients under the knife
After having her head shaved by nurses at the Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte, in the US state of North Carolina, Catherine Klie’s right hand shook as she tried to trace spiral circles and straight lines with a marker.
It did…
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Thelma Escobar presents on epigenetics in hematopoietic stem cells and cancer
Thelma Escobar, an assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington, presented at the Hopkins Department of Biology’s Seminar Series on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. She discussed the progress her lab has…
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Systematic misclassification of sylvatic dengue virus 2 (DENV-2) infections as “undetermined serotype”: implications in routine RT-qPCR surveillance | Tropical Medicine and Health
Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate…
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Better Way To Monitor Drug Therapy At Home
Chemists at Université de Montréal have developed “signaling cascades” made with DNA molecules to report and quantify the concentration of various molecules in a drop of blood, all within 5 minutes. Their findings, validated by…
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Product Liability Considerations For Cannabis And Cardiovascular Risks –
Although cannabis research has been outpaced by consumer
behavior and public policy, the research is catching up. A growing
body of medical studies link cannabis exposure to cardiovascular
harms that can include heart attack, stroke, heart…Continue Reading
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Mobile van brings advanced lung cancer screening to New Yorkers
A state-of-the-art health screening van launched this month is bringing advanced imaging technology and health education directly to New Yorkers who are at the greatest risk of developing lung cancer. The initiative — a…
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Caraway seeds inspire new seizure-fighting medicines
A UNLV-led team of researchers has co-opted a common kitchen spice to create a new class of cannabidiol (CBD)-like medicines that show powerful seizure-reducing effects – offering a safer, more affordable, and more effective…
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San Francisco gastroenterologist shares what happens to your belly fat, liver, gut, skin if you quit sugar for 2 weeks
Is sugar your vice? You should consider kicking this habit for good and take control of your sugar intake. Why? Because cutting out sugar for just 2 weeks can lead to noticeable changes, including a more defined face, reduced puffiness and…
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