As good as dead? The ethical complexities of declaring someone dead
It is often said that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. And while it is certain we will all die, the definition
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New method allows for a closer look at the effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals on gene expression
The new faster, more accurate method reveals chemicals that alter estrogen receptor–α activity.
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The power of sleep in Alzheimer’s disease
Restoring normal sleep via the thalamic reticular nucleus reduced the A-beta plaque burden in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease.
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It takes a village (of cells) to heal the intestine
A rotavirus infection stimulates the coordinated activities of a variety of cell types that repair the damage to the intestinal epithelium.
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Organ and tissue transplantation: What you should know
Dr. Aladdein Mattar discusses the role of the transplant surgeon, challenges in the field and advances that are improving patient outcomes.
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Image of the Month: Visualization of an easier, more effective way to study gene function
The image represents a visual perspective of a more efficient technology to study gene function in the laboratory fruit fly.
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How surgical advances have improved detection, removal of breast cancer
How have advanced surgical techniques improved breast cancer diagnosis and treatment? Jessica Salmans LaCross discusses the latest technologies.
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Supertwists and loops provide a new perspective on how DNA may regulate its function
DNA’s shape may regulate accessibility in situations such as response to drugs, infection or points in the cell cycle.
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AI will improve healthcare, but doctors and patients need legal safety net
AI technologies are increasingly being used to assist in healthcare, but what happens when when problems ensue?
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Detect breast cancer early: A guide to screening
Dr. Karla Sepulveda discusses the importance of breast cancer screenings and what you need to know about annual mammograms.
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