Archive: 01/06/2016

First gene mutation explaining development of multiple sclerosis found

Although multiple sclerosis (MS) is known to run in certain families, attempts to find genes linked to the disease have been elusive. Now for the first time researchers are reporting a gene mutation that can be connected ...

Jun 1, 2016

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UN: Latest Ebola outbreak in Guinea is now over

The World Health Organization says the latest Ebola outbreak in Guinea has ended and the country is now entering a 90-day heightened surveillance period to monitor for any unexpected cases.

Jun 1, 2016

Study highlights 'emotional labor' of college student-athletes

A recent study from North Carolina State University highlights the "emotional labor" required of collegiate student-athletes, which can leave student-athletes feeling powerless, frustrated and nervous. The study calls on ...

Jun 1, 2016

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Imaging biomarker distinguishes prostate cancer tumor grade

Physicians have long used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect cancer but results of a University of California San Diego School of Medicine study describe the potential use of restriction spectrum imaging (RSI) as ...

Jun 1, 2016

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A vision for revamping neuroscience education

The expanding scope and growing number of tools used for neuroscience is moving beyond what is taught in traditional graduate programs even as nations around the world make neuroscience a research priority, say leaders in ...

Jun 1, 2016

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New smartphone app makes it easy to find—and enroll in—clinical trials

It takes an astounding 17 years, on average, for laboratory breakthroughs to reach patients. A big part of the delay is the time it takes to recruit patients into clinical trials to test new treatments or devices: only 5 ...

Jun 1, 2016

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Researchers report clinical utility of personalized medicine program for cancer patients

Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai developed and tested a personalized cancer therapy program using an integrated genomic approach that led to therapeutic recommendations for 91 percent of patients. ...

Jun 1, 2016

Novel mouse model sheds new light on autism spectrum disorder

A new mouse model, developed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is the first to show that when more of a specific biological molecule moves between different parts of nerve cells in the mouse brain, it ...

Jun 1, 2016

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Reported data on vaccines may not build public trust or adherence

The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national vaccine safety reporting system that collects information about possible side effects that may occur after inoculation. Developed by the Centers for Disease ...

Jun 1, 2016

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Survey suggests patients prefer dermatologists in professional attire, white coat

The majority of patients prefer their dermatologists to be dressed in professional attire with a white coat, according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology.

Jun 1, 2016

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Archive: 01/06/2016

First gene mutation explaining development of multiple sclerosis found

UN: Latest Ebola outbreak in Guinea is now over

Study highlights 'emotional labor' of college student-athletes

Imaging biomarker distinguishes prostate cancer tumor grade

A vision for revamping neuroscience education

New smartphone app makes it easy to find—and enroll in—clinical trials

Researchers report clinical utility of personalized medicine program for cancer patients

Novel mouse model sheds new light on autism spectrum disorder

Reported data on vaccines may not build public trust or adherence

Survey suggests patients prefer dermatologists in professional attire, white coat

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