The evolution of brain tumors
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center found in a recent study that only three different genetic alterations drive the
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Human microbiome metabolites tip the scale in intestinal E. coli infections: Human Organ Chips uncover human microbiome metabolites that enhance colon injury by enterohemorrhagic E. coli in human-mouse comparative study
It remains mysterious why humans get infected by some bacterial or viral pathogens relatively easily while animals that have very
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Analyzing a Facebook-fueled anti-vaccination attack: ‘It’s not all about autism’
Social media has given those espousing anti-vaccination sentiments an effective medium to spread their message. However, an analysis of a
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Research paves way for new source for leukemia drug
Chemistry researchers at Oregon State University have patented a method for making anti-leukemia compounds that until now have only been
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How hot spots of genetic variation evolved in human DNA: Study uncovers a complex story that hints at how adaptable — yet delicate — we are as a species
What makes one person different from one another, and how did these differences evolve? A study by University at Buffalo
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I Was Suicidal for Years—Until I Finally Got the Right Diagnosis and Everything Changed
This story is part of Health’s #RealLifeStrong series, where we are celebrating women who represent strength, resilience, and grace. Doctors told Kate
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Increasing evidence of a strong connection between sugar and cancer
Dr. Lewis Cantley hasn’t eaten sugar in decades. “I have a very simple rule,” he says. “I eat fruit, but
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St. Luke's University integrates patient monitoring data into its Epic EHR
Non-profit Pennsylvania system St. Luke’s University Health Network is expanding its use of remote monitoring and patient care technologies. WHY
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Preventing elderly falls through low-cost community events
Accidental falls are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults in the United States. While a number
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Researchers use radiomics to predict who will benefit from chemotherapy
Using data from computed tomography (CT) images, researchers may be able to predict which lung cancer patients will respond to
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