More than ten percent of the cerebral cortex are involved in processing information about our sense of touch — a…
US public views on climate and energy
Majorities of Americans say the federal government is doing too little for key aspects of the environment. And most believe…
Feeling loved in everyday life linked with improved well-being
Researchers find that people who experience higher ‘felt love’ — brief experiences of love and connection in everyday life —…
Using gene scissors to detect diseases
Researchers present sensor prototype that can rapidly, precisely, and cost-effectively measure molecular signals for cancer.
Encouraging normal liver cells to fight cancer
A study discovered that healthy liver tissue surrounding a tumor activates a defense mechanism that restrains tumor growth. Remarkably, the…
Medical News Today: Racial disparities in premature deaths from power plant emissions
A new study has found that air pollution from power plants caused 16,000 premature deaths in the U.S. in 2014,…
Medical News Today: How bacteria ‘act as one’ to escape antibiotics
New research reveals a mechanism by which several conspecific bacteria ‘unite’ to become more resistant in the fight against antibiotics.
The nature of salmonella is changing — and it’s meaner
Salmonella is acting up in Michigan, and it could be a model for what’s happening in other states, according to…
New approach to treating incurable leukemia in children discovered
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of cancer affecting children in Switzerland and, unfortunately, is often incurable. Researchers…
Cancer patients are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke
The largest and most comprehensive study looking at deaths from cardiovascular disease among patients with 28 types of cancer with…