As many know, females have two X chromosome while males have one X and one Y chromosome. Perhaps less known is that female cells randomly […]
Drug combination may become new standard treatment for advanced kidney cancer
A combination of two drugs — one of them an immunotherapy agent — could become a new standard, first-line treatment for patients with metastatic kidney […]
Feces transplantation: Effective treatment facing an uncertain future
Nine out of ten patients are cured by a faeces transplantation, in which faeces from a donor is inserted into the patient’s intestines via an […]
New genes associated with the leading cause of blindness
A new study, published in Clinical Epigenetics, identifies genes associated with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) that could represent new targets for future drug development. AMD […]
New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use
A landmark study co-authored by a Loyola Medicine oncologist has found that a newer targeted drug is significantly more effective than standard therapy for treating […]
Urine drug testing may be important in early phases of addiction treatment
A new study performed by Boston Medical Center (BMC) and faculty at the Boston University School of Medicine shows that urine drug testing can be […]
Single workout can boost metabolism for days: Study offers insight into brain’s potential role in fitness, diabetes therapy
Lounging around all weekend may weigh heavy on the minds of the health conscious. But these sedentary stretches may not affect the waistline, provided they’re […]
Discovery of the first common genetic risk factors for ADHD: Important step in understanding biological underpinnings of ADHD
A global team of researchers has found the first common genetic risk factors associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a complex condition affecting around […]
New marker provides insights into the development of type 2 diabetes
Small chemical changes in the DNA building blocks, which may be influenceable by lifestyle factors, can reduce the amount of IGFBP2. A DIfE / DZD […]