Archive: 03/02/2017

Many kids still don't report concussion symptoms. How can we change that?

As Superbowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots approaches, football fans reflect on a season of intense competition, hard-fought battles and the tenacity of elite professional athletes. Among the ...

Feb 3, 2017

Unexpected experimental results indicate nicotine creates a chronic drug memory in the brain

In a recent study involving nicotine-addicted rats, the first period of nicotine abstinence proceeded as expected. The surprise came after three months, when the lab rats suddenly became fearless and sought out well-lighted ...

Feb 3, 2017

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Surprise finding leads to new insights into splenic B cell differentiation

Belgian scientists have discovered the key role of protein Taok3 in the development of type B immune cells known as MZB cells, which are responsible for making antibodies to fight diseases. Researchers are familiar with the ...

Feb 3, 2017

Immune system suppression may be related to problem drinking

Cytokines are small proteins in the immune system that act as chemical messengers between cells. Prior research suggests that pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines are dysfunctional during alcohol dependence and may contribute ...

Feb 3, 2017

U.S. high school kids abandoning sweetened sodas

(HealthDay)—There's good news when it comes to American teens' diets, with more high school kids saying no to sodas and other sweetened beverages, researchers say.

Feb 3, 2017

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ISBM releases the updated version of Immune Response Template

Drug development has always been expensive and complicated. Many drug candidates are discontinued from clinical development during later stages, and it is not always possible to determine doses of medication or recruit a ...

Feb 3, 2017

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Ability to make money develops before birth, study suggests

Researchers from the Higher School of Economics have shown how the level of perinatal testosterone, the sex hormone, impacts a person's earnings in life.

Feb 3, 2017

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A simple, cost-effective method for determining aerobic fitness proposed

Ibai García-Tabar, who holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, believes that the most effective, accurate and cost-effective way of determining the aerobic fitness of sportspeople and specific populations ...

Feb 3, 2017