These past studies of brain plasticity generally focused on gray matter, though, which contains the celebrated little gray cells, or neurons, that permit and create thoughts and memories. Less research has looked at white matter, the brain’s wiring. Made up mostly of fat-wrapped nerve fibers known as axons, white matter connects neurons and is essential…
IMAGE: A preclinical study offers hope for treatment of uveal melanoma, a rare and deadly cancer of the eye. A small molecule inhibitor has been identified that dampens the potent drivers… view more Credit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Uveal melanoma, or UM, is a rare and deadly cancer of the eye, and the mortality rate has…
IMAGE: Ming Hu, Diana S-L. Chow Endowed Professor of Drug Discovery and Development at University of Houston College of Pharmacy reports newly-recognized drug recycling process. view more Credit: University of Houston A team of University of Houston pharmaceutical researchers is reporting a newly recognized process of drug metabolism in the intestines – followed by recycling through…
A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey outlines a means to better estimate COVID-19 occurrence and trends in populations. Currently, COVID-19 testing is primarily limited to self-selected individuals, many of whom are symptomatic or have had contact with someone who is symptomatic. While these tests are useful for individual medical treatment and contact…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Write down the benefits of obtaining a college degree and, more than likely, all the items on the completed list will relate to graduates: higher salaries, autonomous jobs and better access to health care, for instance. All of those factors, supported by extensive research, help draw a direct line connecting higher education…
IMAGE: Adaobi Anakwe is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions. view more Credit: MU School of Health Professions COLUMBIA, Mo. — A new study from the University of Missouri found the unanticipated transitions to virtual schooling due to COVID-19 exposed the lack of digital resources among Black families in the…
IMAGE: Importance of a protein called NSrp70, which was previously discovered in T cell subnuclear spaces, in regulating the maturation of T cells view more Credit: Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology T lymphocytes, or T cells, are immune cells with diverse roles in building the body’s immunity. How does one particular cell type fight against…
IMAGE: Authors Yasufumi Hayano and Hiroki Taniguchi view more Credit: Courtesy of the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience With its breathtaking views and striking stature, the Golden Gate bridge certainly deserves its title as one of the modern wonders of the world. Its elegant art deco style and iconic towers offer visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…
Glenview, Illinois – The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline, Screening for Lung Cancer: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. The guideline contains 16 evidence-based recommendations and an update of the evidence base for the benefits, harms, and implementation of low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) screening. Lung cancer is…
Glenview, IL – The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) and Thomas Jefferson University are launching a free online educational program titled “Shared Decision Making in Lung Cancer Screening” to assist healthcare workers with identifying eligible patients for lung cancer screening and helping patients make a well-informed decision about whether to be screened. Targeted to…