Archive: 20/07/2016

CDC scientists review methods to prevent bites and suppress ticks that transmit Lyme disease

Dr. Lars Eisen and Marc Dolan of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reviewed decades of scientific literature on the effectiveness of various methods of preventing bites and controlling ticks that transmit ...

Jul 20, 2016

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Professor genetically modifies mosquitoes in quest to protect humans

Matthew DeGennaro is determined to stop the world's deadliest animal.

Jul 20, 2016

Groundbreaking implant technique to heal damaged bone

Patients treated for broken bones and fractures could soon benefit from an innovative implant technique pioneered by Norwegian company Corticalis in collaboration with Spain's Numat Biomedical, the University of Oslo, and ...

Jul 20, 2016

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HIV, AIDS and 90-90-90—what is it and why does it matter?

Twenty years ago, when someone acquired HIV, they would, on average, not live more than 12 years. Today, a young person who becomes infected in the developed world can expect to have a near-normal lifespan with access to ...

Jul 20, 2016

ACOG addresses obstetrical services and zika transmission

(HealthDay)—A new case of Zika virus infection associated with a very high Zika viral load has renewed attention to Zika transmission, according to the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG).

Jul 20, 2016

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Hot enough for ya? Tips to handle the heat from emergency medicine experts

The National Weather Service is calling for extreme heat in much of the Midwest and Southern regions of the United States this week. A heat dome will cover much of the country, including Alabama, with temperatures in the ...

Jul 20, 2016

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The zebrafish's growing impact on medical research

The National Institutes of Health website Clinicaltrials.gov estimates there are more than 48 million Americans currently enrolled in clinical or observational studies. While mice have traditionally been the other most commonly ...

Jul 20, 2016

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The complex history of falling asleep

When your head hits the pillow and you close your eyes after a long, hard day, it may seem like the most natural thing in the world, but did you know that simply falling sleep has a complex history?

Jul 20, 2016

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Disturbances in blood cell gene transcription may lead to leukemia

Researchers have succeeded in shedding light on the pathogenesis of DNA breakpoints that are associated with leukemia. A mechanism discovered in a recent study can explain up to 90% of DNA damages present in the most common ...

Jul 20, 2016

When bad ideas refuse to die—the denial of human individuality

It is generally thought that science helps good ideas triumph over bad. The weight of evidence eventually pushes false claims aside.

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Archive: 20/07/2016

CDC scientists review methods to prevent bites and suppress ticks that transmit Lyme disease

Professor genetically modifies mosquitoes in quest to protect humans

Groundbreaking implant technique to heal damaged bone

HIV, AIDS and 90-90-90—what is it and why does it matter?

ACOG addresses obstetrical services and zika transmission

Hot enough for ya? Tips to handle the heat from emergency medicine experts

The zebrafish's growing impact on medical research

The complex history of falling asleep

Disturbances in blood cell gene transcription may lead to leukemia

When bad ideas refuse to die—the denial of human individuality

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