Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

New 3D Culture System Advances Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have developed a novel, 3D culture system that mimics the environment surrounding these cancer cells. This model could…

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Paradox of aging: The older we get, the better we feel?

But this negative view of aging contrasts with results of a comprehensive study of 1,006 older adults in San Diego by researchers from the University of…

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Fasting May Benefit Patients with Epilepsy

The results, published online Dec. 3 in the journal Epilepsy Research, suggest the ketogenic diet and fasting can work in tandem to reduce seizures but appear…

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German Research Foundation to fund globally unique twin study on social inequality

Much celebration at the universities in Bielefeld and Saarbrücken. The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved funding for a long-term research project…

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How Police Forces Use Social Media: Insights from Europe

The report is based on in-depth analyses, interviews and group discussions with IT experts and officers representing the police forces of thirteen European…

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New Study Reveals Unique Breakdown of Plastics in Medical Devices

Their study, published in ACS' journal Macromolecules, could have implications for device manufacturers considering use of these plastics in the design of some…

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Swedish Study Examines Alternative Medicine in Surgical Care

However, electrotherapy is not effective pain treatment in the aftermath of pancreatic surgery. These are the findings of a thesis from Sahlgrenska Academy,…

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Bye bye Mediterranean diet, the poorest can't afford it anymore

Recently the Mediterranean diet has achieved lots of distinctions, from the inclusion by the UNESCO in the Olympus of the World heritage list to a long series…

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New Research: Solar Systems May Host More Habitable Worlds

That’s because the interiors of any terrestrial planets in these systems are likely warmer than Earth—up to 25 percent warmer, which would make them more…

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Personal Income Boosts Global Happiness, New Study Reveals

For people living in both rich and poor countries, the average person's happiness is based on a combination of individual wealth, possessions and optimism,…

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Inflammation Linked to Plaque Buildup in Heart Vessels

Coronary artery disease is the process by which plaque builds up in the wall of heart vessels, eventually leading to chest pain and potentially lethal heart…

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Study Reveals Insights on Non-Epileptic Seizures

Non-epileptic seizures resemble epileptic seizures, but are not accompanied by abnormal electrical discharges. Rather, these seizures are believed to be…

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New Genes Linked to Low Birth Weight and Diabetes Risk

An international team of genetics researchers has discovered four new gene regions that contribute to low birth weight. Three of those regions influence adult…

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Employers Prioritize Cultural Fit Over Top Candidates

“Of course, employers are looking for people who have the baseline of skills to effectively do the job,” said study author Lauren A. Rivera, an assistant…

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Behavior Issues, Not Depression, Affect Grades in Youths

“Behavior problems including attention issues, delinquency, and substance use are associated with diminished achievement, but depression is not,” said the…

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New Drug Suvorexant Offers Hope for Insomnia Treatment

The drug, suvorexant, blocks the chemical messengers in the brain called orexins, which regulate wakefulness. Other drugs for insomnia affect different brain…

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